TRANSPORTATION MECHANIC II

Salary Grade 63

REPORTS TO:  Mechanic Supervisor, Transportation Supervisor, Transportation Director

SUPERVISES:  None

Term of Employment:  12 months

Salary:  Mechanic II- 63

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:  Non-exempt

NATURE OF WORK

An employee in this class performs complex duties in the operation, repair and maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportation program. Most work is performed based on prior experience. The employee is expected to resolve problems of medium difficulty with little assistance while others may be referred to a supervisor. Most errors may be expected to be resolved by the employee. The employee receives general supervision and completed work needs to be communicated to their immediate supervisor. 

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK 

• Diagnoses minor mechanical problems and physically performs manual tasks associated with vehicle repairs. 
• Adjusts timing mechanism, replaces and sets points and plugs, and refaces valves.
• Installs shock absorbers.
• Repairs and replaces brake drums. 
• Straightens damaged frames, repairs, and replaces differentials, drive shafts, front end, and steering mechanisms. 
• Testes electrical systems and makes necessary repairs. 
• Repairs carburetors, ignition systems, and electrical components.
• Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts.
• Checks and repairs doors and lifts.
• Removes, replaces and reassembles transmissions; clutches; fuel, oil, and water pumps; generators, and other parts of the engine and suspension system. 
• Read and comprehend technical materials and complete all state-required maintenance paperwork. 
• Performs general maintenance as needed. 
• Drive/Operate Fuel Truck When needed. 
• Perform Road call Duties when needed. 
• Repair/Replace Tires 
• Transport Buses as Needed 
• Report and assist with any accidents and bus incidents. 
• Service trucks are used to respond to road calls in the event a bus becomes disabled and is driven home by a road mechanic. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Considerable knowledge of school bus and vehicle operation and maintenance. Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines. Considerable knowledge of the methods of adjusting and repairing the electrical and generating systems of automotive equipment. Skill to perform manual tasks associated with engine maintenance, tire replacement, and vehicle body repair. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to physically perform most repairs.

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 

Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate possession of the needed knowledge and abilities. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

Appropriate North Carolina driver’s license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

Work in this classification is considered heavy physical work requiring the occasional exertion of 100 pounds of force, up to 50 pounds of force, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Must be able to: 

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, and crouch 
• work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions 
• use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception 
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts 
• use a variety of measuring devices 
• assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length 
• operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools, and job specific equipment and tools 
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work 
• observe general surroundings and activities 
• hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels 
• use communication by means of spoken word to express or exchange ideas 
• safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment