Mechanic

Our Mission: Empowering minds, shaping future leaders.

Our Vision: We are dedicated to a culture of excellence that enables individuals to reach their full potential. Firmly rooted in our community, our goal is to be a premier institution that fosters greatness in every member while proactively addressing the needs of our school community.

LOCATION: Pike Road Schools Transportation Department REPORTS TO: Transportation Director FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt TERMS: 240-day position paid following the board-approved salary schedule

JOB GOAL:

• Provide excellent vehicle maintenance services for all Pike Road School buses and other vehicles to ensure safe and efficient transportation for students and employees.
• Assist transportation personnel in diagnosing, preventing, and correcting transportation problems or unsafe conditions.
• Assist in managing school system vehicles, fiscal and material resources, and transportation personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of five (5) years of heavy-duty fleet mechanic experience.
• Maintain a current Department of Transportation (DOT) physical as required by Board policy.
• Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver certificate and commercial driver's license (CDL).
• Ability to obtain Alabama School Bus Mechanic certification.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457.
• Must pass and is subject to drug tests as required by federal and state law and the Board's policies regarding drug testing, operating school-owned vehicles, transporting students, and all applicable policies.
• Competent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate and maintain needed tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems, implement preventive maintenance programs, and follow safety and recommended rules for efficient shop operations.
• Ability to follow safety and recommended rules for efficient shop operations
• Physical strength and agility to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force
• Ability, agility, and stamina to engage in prolonged sitting or standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching.
• Ability and willingness to work indoors and outdoors year-round in noisy, crowded environments and inclement weather.
• Ability and willingness to work after hours, weekends, or holidays when necessary.
• Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
• Such alternative qualifications as the Board may require.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accept and complete the Supervisor's assigned job and overall supervision.
• Maintain safety standards at all times.
• Maintain good relationships with drivers and other school employees.
• Accurately diagnose and repair school system transportation equipment.
• Assume responsibility for the proper use of all parts received.
• Report any abuse of vehicles and/or equipment to the Transportation Director.
• Exhibit skill and efficiency in performing routine and preventive maintenance to all vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain work hours per Board policy.
• Performs monthly safety inspections on buses as required by the State of Alabama.
• Performs maintenance and body repair on all vehicles and equipment owned by the Baldwin County Board of Education.
• Assist in developing written maintenance records for all vehicles the school system owns.
• Performs routine maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment, including video systems, at regularly-scheduled intervals.
• Maintains service bay in a clean, neat, and safe manner.
• Keeps service truck washed as needed and serviced at intervals as needed as established by the transportation department.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of supplies and equipment as assigned.
• Properly uses and maintains responsibility for the school system's tools, equipment, and material resources.
• Request supplies and equipment needed to carry out duties and assigned projects.
• Performs road call duty as needed.
• Responds promptly to call out in emergencies.
• Performs all mechanical maintenance services with priority on student and employee safety; removes from service any bus or other vehicle that is unsafe to operate.
• Returns buses or other vehicles to active service only after identified maintenance problems have been corrected.
• Engages in work-related training to increase knowledge and skills as directed and/or for advancement.
• Performs duties in a courteous, professional manner.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
• Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
• Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns, and/or complaints promptly and positively.
• Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence promptly and accurately.
• Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
• Reports absences and takes leave following Board policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s).

Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated following the provisions of the Pike Road Schools Board of Education policy for classified personnel evaluation.