Bus Mechanic - ANTICIPATED OPENING

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of fleet experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of mechanical operation of automobiles, trucks and buses, including mechanical experience.
• Must be able to work with grease, oil, fuel, soaps, and other vehicle fluids on a daily basis.
• Must be able to diagnose mechanical failures.
• Must be able to perform major and minor mechanical repairs.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey Class B driver’s license with air brake and passenger endorsement and be in compliance with other state statutes.
• Must be able to lift and carry vehicle components of 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and bend for long periods of time to do repairs.
• Must be able to do work outside in inclement weather to repair school district vehicles.
• Must be ASE certified in all school bus tests series in addition to Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in MEDIUM/HEAVY truck test series for gas/diesel engines and preventive maintenance inspection.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the school district fleet in a safe and satisfactory operating condition and prevent any interruption in the educational program.
• Available for overtime on an as-needed basis.
• Supply own tools up to 1 1/4”, including sockets, wrenches, hacksaws, etc.; specialized equipment will be purchased by the Board of Education.
• Perform all duties in the most efficient manner possible and cooperate with all supervisors, office staff, and co-workers in the interest of the school system.
• Direct the service and repair program for the school district vehicles.
• Schedule fleet for major and minor repairs.
• Advise drivers of proper care and maintenance of vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair school district vehicles.
• Direct, schedule and perform preventive maintenance program on all school district vehicles.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies necessary for the operation of the transportation program.
• Maintain and update individual vehicle maintenance records on all school district vehicles.
• Order parts and supplies for Bus Maintenance Department.
• Respond to road calls as directed by the Supervisor of Transportation.
• Review and recommend items for inclusion in new equipment specifications.
• Assist the Supervisor of Transportation at accident scene.
• Assist the Supervisor of Transportation with new and additional equipment necessary for students with special needs.
• Prepare schedule and follow up on required state inspection program for transportation vehicles.
• Maintain garage in safe and orderly manner.
• Participate in seminars, in-service programs, etc., related to the transportation program.
• Directly responsible to maintain a legal disposal of toxic chemicals, oils and tires within the guidelines of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and other agencies.
• Responsible to assist the school district maintenance department in the removal of snow, as directed by the Supervisor of Transportation.Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor of Transportation and/or designee.