Transportation Mechanic - Canal Winchester, United States - Ohio Department of Education

Description

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of two years Medium/Heavy truck fleet mechanic repair experience and familiar with diesel and gasoline systems
• Diagnostic and electrical skills are a must and technical knowledge of major vehicle systems and diesel equipment is required
• Previous school bus mechanic experience preferred
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio Class B commercial drivers license (CDL) with school bus and passenger endorsements or the ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of the State of Ohio Highway Patrol bus inspection requirements
• Knowledge of inventory and fleet management systems
• Ability to use good judgement and strong decision making
• Possess the recommended minimum hand tools for a Diesel Technician
• ASE Certification desirable but required

• Maintaining a safe and reliable bus and vehicle fleet
• Providing inspections, service, repair, and upkeep of the District bus fleet and vehicles in sound mechanical condition. This includes the implementation of a preventative maintenance and general maintenance program as well as providing immediate maintenance
• Evaluate mechanical problems using various diagnostic equipment
• Ability to rebuild, replace, or repair major vehicle components, assemblies, and systems to include but not limited to engines, transmissions, chassis, suspensions, electrical and cooling systems, exhausts, chair lifts, etc.
• Prepare and maintain bus fleet according to the State of Ohio Highway Patrol bus inspection requirements
• Responsible for maintaining records of all preventative maintenance and general repair work to include creating, tracking, and closing out work orders in an electronic fleet maintenance system
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures (e.g. oil changes, brakes, tire rotation, lights, PMI safety inspection, etc.) including cleaning outside of vehicles for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe operating condition and meeting mandated requirements
• Does major mechanical, welding, and body repair within the limits of the available tools and equipment
• Performs minor body work (e.g. front ends, fenders, bumpers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the appearance and safe Operation of District vehicles
• Responds to service calls regarding disabled vehicles for the purpose of performing emergency repair work in the field
• Must keep accurate inventory records through an inventory tracking system
• Ensures the compliance on a day to day basis with State, Federal, and District requirements. Ensures a safe environment exists and that all maintenance and related activities are in conformance with District policies and regulatory requirements
• Helps keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (if needed) as well as may be required to be on-call on nights, weekends, and during severe weather
• Regular attendance, work assigned hours
• Dress neatly
• Use proper language
• Foster courteous relations between students, staff and co-workers
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation

• Twelve (12) month contract
• Full-time: Forty (40) hours per week minimum or as needed.
• Working hours to be determined in conjunction with Director of Transportation

• Individual must successfully be able to meet the requirements of a BCI/FBI Background Check