Skilled Mechanic

QUALIFICATIONS:    Knowledge and Abilities

1. Knowledge of:

       Methods, equipment, and materials used in mechanical maintenance and repair.

       Operation and use of hand and power tools and equipment used in

       gasoline and diesel engine repair and the repair and maintenance

       related parts and equipment.

       Principles of internal combustion engines.

       Rules and regulations of the State related to pupil transportation.

       Applicable health and safety laws, regulations, and procedures.

       Principles and practices of supervision and training.

       Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

       Inventory methods and practices.

       Proper lifting techniques.

       Record-keeping techniques.

       Shop mathematics.

2. Ability to:

        Perform maintenance and repair gasoline and diesel engine

        equipment.

        Read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams.

        Plan and organize work.

        Train and provide direction to others.

        Work independently with little direction.

         Meet schedules and time lines.

         Maintain records and prepare reports.

         Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies,

         and procedures.

         Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

         Operate tools and equipment used in the skilled diagnosis and repair

         of internal combustion engines and related equipment.

         Understand and follow oral and written directions.

         Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working

         relationships with others.

          Observe health and safety regulations.

          Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.

          Lift heavy objects.

          Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

3. Education and Experience:

         Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, high school

         certificate of completion, G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated progress

         toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and three

         years journey-level mechanical maintenance experience.

         Graduated from an accredited diesel mechanic school and/or have completed

          additional ASE certifications in various areas.  Skilled Mechanics will have seven or

          more years of experience working on diesel engines and/or school buses.

4. Licenses and Other Requirements:

        Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B driver's license.

        If individual does not have their KDE State Certified Inspectors credentials, it is

        expected for them to complete this training at the first opportunity available.

5. Such additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

 REPORTS TO:              Transportation Supervisor             

SUPERVISES:              N/A

JOB GOALS:                Perform repair, maintenance, and overhaul of gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, and clutches in District vehicles including buses, passenger vehicles, trucks, and ground and maintenance equipment; train, prioritize, plan, assign, and review the work of assigned mechanics and maintenance personnel; prepare and maintain related records.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Trains, prioritizes, plans, assigns, and reviews the work of assigned mechanics and maintenance  personnel; prepares and maintains related records.

    2.  Performs journey-level diagnosis, repair, maintenance and overhaul of gasoline and  diesel engines, transmissions, rear ends, starters, generators, brakes, clutches,  carburetors, electrical  assemblies, and other mechanical assemblies.

    3.  Determines priority of mechanical work to be performed; organizes, lays out, assigns, and reviews work to be performed by mechanics; assigns and reviews work of  community service  workers, summer helpers and other maintenance personnel as  assigned.

4.  Coordinates with other maintenance personnel for scheduling service and repair of   District maintenance vehicles.
5.  Initiates with vendors and interviews sales people concerning sources and cost of materials, supplies, equipment.

6. Operates a microcomputer as required: prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports including equipment, vehicle, tool, and supply inventories, vehicle inspection reports, bus status reports, emission control records, and preventive maintenance reports and schedules for buses vehicles, carts, and engines at District sites as assigned.          

     7.  Inspects buses and other automotive vehicles to assure compliance with health and safety standards and regulations; uses diagnostic equipment to evaluate operation and repair of engines and electrical and automotive systems and equipment.

8. Inspects, adjusts, and relines brakes; balances and aligns wheels; changes oil and rotates tires;  fits pistons and rings and calibrates engine parts to meet established specifications.

9. Performs road tests to evaluate malfunctions, needed repairs or repairs performed.

10. Estimates time and material costs needed to repair and maintain engines, parts, and minor body and fender repairs.

11. Operates engine and electrical diagnostic equipment, microcomputer, ARC and gas welders, soldering gun, air jacks, fork lift, engine hoists, grinders, steam cleaner, high pressure washer,  meters, gauges, hydraulic press, drill press, and a variety of power and hand tools.

12. Prepares and maintains records of safety inspections conducted on student transportation vehicles as assigned; maintains records of work performed including hours and materials purchased and used.

13. Assists other maintenance personnel as assigned.

14. Responsibilities Specific to HCPS Assignment:  A)  Maintains a current inventory of assigned tools and equipment and takes responsibility for all such tools and equipment.  B)  Attends assigned training sessions to improve known skills and/or learn new skills.

15. Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by the Director of Student Services or the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:       Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent and the Board.

EVALUATION:       Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.