Position Title

Transportation Mechanic

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$21.63 - $25.00/hr

Job Description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves performing a wide variety of skilled maintenance and repair tasks on all types of automotive equipment. Work assignments are initiated by oral instructions or written work orders. The more complex assignments require diagnosis of mechanical difficulties by the incumbent. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher ranking employee. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of assistants. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical or electronic malfunctions of motorized equipment;
• Maintains and repairs fuel, cooling and exhaust systems;
• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical systems, electronic components, chassis units and accessories;
• Pre-inspects vehicles for New York State DOT motor vehicle inspections;
• Refers to and uses repair manuals and related literature to accomplish needed repair work;
• Repairs or assists in the repair of snow plows;
• Assists with emergency snow removal;
• Operates motorized equipment; and
• Maintains related automotive records and prepares simple reports.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Thorough knowledge of the tools, techniques and terminology associated with the automotive
• mechanics trade;
• Good knowledge of accident and safety precautions of the trade;
• Ability to perform difficult repairs of all types on automotive equipment;
• Ability to diagnose mechanical difficulties readily;
• Ability to work from oral and written instructions, and without instruction from own diagnosis;
• Ability to learn and update skills on new advances in the trade;
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language;
• Ability to supervise and instruct helpers in simple repair or maintenance work;
• Ability to get along well with others; and
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A) Elementary education supplemented by completion of an approved one (1) year training course in
automotive repair and two (2) years of experience in the repair of automotive equipment; or:
B) Elementary education and three (3) years of experience in the repair of automotive equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to read, write and understand the English language; and
2. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (add for appropriate endorsements) as appropriate for class of vehicle operated. Candidates will be required to train and obtain a Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements to drive a school bus within one year if CDL license is not currently held.
 

 

Job Category

Transportation (Drivers, Bus Monitors)

Job Location

Transportation Department

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