Vehicle Mechanic

Qualifications:

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1. High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of specialized technical courses in automotive and truckmechanics.
2. More than three years and up to and including five years of experience in journeyman level repair of vehiclesincluding buses.
3. Criminal background check required for hire.
4. Valid Colorado driver’s license.
5. Commercial driver’s license (CDL), with P2S endorsements.

Job Goals:
Responsible for performing repairs and daily preventative maintenance on school buses, trucks, automotive and other heavy-duty type machines and trucks; all daily shop activities including repairs, administration, organization, planning, coordinating, scheduling, monitoring, quality control, warranty repair and evaluation of maintenance and repair services. May be required to cover school bus route on occasion. Must have own tools.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Follows prescribed preventative maintenance procedures on all vehicles.
2. Performs services and repairs on school buses, including but not limited to, diesel engines, injectors, pumps, automatic transmission repair and replacement, wheelchair lifts, air brake systems and electrical systems.
3. Assists in the maintenance, diagnoses, and repair of all district vehicles as required by Colorado Department of Education and District safety policies and procedures. Perform Colorado Department of Education (CDE) inspections on all District buses and white fleet by following CDE procedures and District and department policies.
4. Knowledge of diesel emission, diesel particulate filters, DPF, and SCR systems
5. Follows prescribed preventative maintenance procedures on all vehicles.
6. Responds to school bus driver needs and maintains a positive working relationship with Transportation Department employees.
7. Promotes high standards of safety and housekeeping methods in work-connected areas.
8. Talks to equipment operators, drives, and operates vehicle, or uses diagnostic equipment to identify problems and malfunctions
9. Operate service truck respond to service calls in case of bus or vehicle breakdown. Perform operator pre-trip vehicle inspections as prescribed by State of Colorado and Commercial driver's license authority. Check condition and availability of safety and emergency equipment before leaving terminal. Conform to all traffic regulations.
10. Troubleshoot and program computer-controlled engine systems including Cummins, International, GM, Ford and Dodge by using diagnostic equipment.
11. Initiates orders for parts and equipment using parts books or other sources.
12. Documents vehicle repair records including the nature of the repair, labor hours, and parts used in making repairs.
13. Drives equipment in and out of repair shop; operates and road tests repaired vehicles to ensure proper function.
14. Ability to use tools and operate diagnostic and power equipment employed in the repair and adjustment of engines and components. Ability to perform diagnostic and mechanical repair work without direct supervision in the shop or in the field.
15. Responds to calls after regularly scheduled work hours as needed.
16. Participates in continuing educational training for new techniques and job skills as requested.
17. Performs small area body and fender work, including spray-painting exterior and interior finishes.
18. Drive school bus, as needed.
19. Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
1. Oral and written communication skills.
2. English language skills.
3. Interpersonal relations skills.
4. Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
5. Customer service and public relations skills.
6. Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
7. Knowledge of maintenance skills including welding, machine work, electrical and mechanical systems, gasoline and diesel engines, overhaul and rebuild, air and hydraulic brakes and tire repair preferred at hire. Ability to change and repair tires.
8. Ability to use welding and other shop equipment such as grinders.
9. Knowledge of automotive trade practices, tools, and equipment.
10. Knowledge of construction and operation of automotive electrical systems and internal combustion engines.
11. Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary precautions required to work around, in and under vehicles or to work with petroleum-based chemicals, solvents and exhaust fumes.
12. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
13. Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
14. Ability to manage multiple priorities.
15. Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
16. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent Policies and building and department procedures.
17. Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and
educational backgrounds.
18. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
19. Demonstrate above average attendance and punctuality.
20. Maintains a positive and effective working relationship with staff and students
21. Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions and manuals. Ability to write routine reports.
22. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
23. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Salary:
Vehicle Mechanics are on the Classified Salary Schedule.
- FFC8 allows new hires to bring in up to 8 years of previous experience in similar school type settings.
- Please understand that new hires tend to start out at the lower end of the salary range.

Salary Schedule

Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

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