Maintenance (A) School Bus Mechanic

Position:        Maintenance (A)  School Bus Mechanic                                                
                        (For School buses, trucks, cars and related equipment) - B or C based on experience and skills
Location:        Lane Transportation Center                              
Reports To:    Supervisor of Transportation and Shop Foreman
 
Basic Function:  Responsible for performing skilled repair and maintenance of school buses, trucks, cars and related work as required

Application Procedure:   Qualified applicants must complete an online application and attach a letter of interest, resume and three current letters (within one year of closing date) of recommendation. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.  

Salary:       Salary schedule can be found on the District's website:  https://www.christinak12.org/fs/resource-manager/view/326ead94-2ad4-4da9-9e6e-2a1cda8fc367

Qualifications:

• Formal trade school or equivalent acceptable to the district
• Four years' experience in an automotive mechanic trade, two years of which shall have been at the skilled level working on medium or heavy-duty trucks and school buses. Including diesel repairs, overhaul, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks in their specific craft
• Knowledge of diesel engines, air brake systems and other related systems that would need repair.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction and to complete service records and reports.
• Must have or obtain a CDL "Class B" Commercial Driver's License* and a School Bus Drivers License with "P*","S" and air brake endorsements* to be successfully completed within the probationary period of employment
• May be required to work night shift, extended hours or holidays as transportation operations require.
• Must supply complete set of personal hand tools up to one (1) inch sockets and wrenches.
• Able to lift 50 pounds with assistance

Duties:

• Assists other maintenance personnel when requested
• Ensure safety of buses worked on for safe transportation of students, drivers, and general public
• Perform preventive maintenance on buses and equipment, trucks, plows, skid steer, and tractors
• Responds to road service calls for us repairs, accidents and towing recovery, operating safely assessing situations quickly, securing us and assisting driver and supervisor in transfer of students in all weather conditions, day or night, as instructed
• Answer spontaneous shop calls
• Open and close transportation department morning and night
• Salt plow yards with all equipment as needed for snow removal and ice conditions
• Prepare all buses for biannual state inspection
• Repair/replace radio/pa systems
• Perform heavy repairs of engine transmissions, suspension, axle, drive shafts and brake systems
• Cooperate fully with other Transportation Department employees and other district personnel
• Responsible for major maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance related to their demonstrated craft skill
• Participate in maintenance operations other than their demonstrated skill when needed
• Handles maintenance requests as assigned by the Supervisor or designee and paperwork involved in completion of assignment.
• Operates other equipment as required including a school bus
• Demonstrate leadership ability as well as capability to instruct others in their demonstrated craft skill
• Drive school buses on routes transporting students as required to ensure efficient transportation operations when needed
• Fill def tanks
• Complete written or electronic maintenance records for all equipment
• May be required to work during emergency operations
• Sweep/clear debris from shop floors
• Minor repairs to fenders or other body parts
• Other duties as assigned

 The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position
 

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH:  302/552-2600 
Website:  www.christinak12.org

 
Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level. 

 
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.