Master Mechanic

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Master Mechanic to join our team at Adams 12 Five Star Schools. As a Master Mechanic, you will be responsible for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of all district fleet vehicles, including light, medium, and heavy-duty diesel, gas, propane, and alternative-powered school buses, warehouse trucks, and support fleet vehicles, as well as snow removal equipment and trailers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair all types of vehicles and equipment, including diesel, gasoline, propane engines, drive-train systems, suspension & steering, heating & cooling systems, airbrakes, wheelchair lifts, GPS, camera systems, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections of all fleet vehicles as required by CDE, DOT, FMVSS, and FMCSR specified by vehicle manufacturer and fleet service department standards.
• Instruct, train, and assist drivers on the proper functions of school buses and fleet vehicles, communicate with drivers over 2-way radio with instruction and guidance on mechanical issues.
• Act as a technical resource for new fleet mechanics and drivers, including training, demonstrating, and answering questions.
• Advanced level diagnoses of electrical and mechanical faults, including troubleshooting engines, transmissions, drivetrain, ABS/traction control/collision mitigation systems, electrical systems, wiring circuit problems, using diagnostic equipment including DVOM multimeter, PC-based software, laptops, and hand-held scanners.
• Complete required forms, paperwork, and data entry for fleet maintenance records, including repair orders, inspection forms, etc.
• Enter work orders and report time worked into the fleet management software system.
• Respond to roadside service calls, diagnosing, repairing, and reporting back to supervisor of vehicle breakdown situations.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair vehicle body and frame constructions using welding and metal working equipment, make minor body repairs.
• Report on vehicle repair and maintenance progress to supervisor, as well as notifying transportation staff of red-tagged buses and fleet vehicles.
• Train, mentor, and instruct apprentice fleet mechanics in proper maintenance and repair procedures, including fleet service department procedures.
• Continue ongoing professional development and training to remain current with the rapidly changing automotive and medium-duty industry and new technology.
• Report to work during snow duty as essential personnel to provide support to snow removal staff, plow snow in the transportation lot, and prepare vehicles for operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including executing contingency plans during inclement weather, and driving bus routes when there is a driver shortage.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• More than five (5) years of experience in vehicle maintenance repairs, including medium/heavy-duty diesel engines.
• Diesel or Automotive vocational or college certification preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• A copy of an individual Motor Vehicle Record must be submitted at time of application.
• Colorado Commercial driver's license (CDL) with P2 endorsement required within six months after entering position.
• Successful Completion of a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical required for hire.
• Must be insurable through the District's Self Insurance Pool.
• ASE School Bus Master Certificate or Medium-Heavy Truck Master Certificate required.
• Automobile & Light Truck Master Certificate acceptable with Two (2) ASE certificates from ASE School Bus Air Brake Certificate or ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Air Brake Certificate & one other ASE certificates from the required ASE School Bus or Medium-Heavy Truck list. These 2 additional certificates required within six months after entering position.
• Must continue to hold valid Master ASE certifications to maintain standing in the current pay range.
• CDE Inspector qualification certificate (including air brake) required within six months after entering position.
• Colorado Diesel Opacity license required within six months after entering position.
• Must meet DOT inspector qualifications.
• Forklift operator certificate within six months after entering position.

Salary Information:

All Classified positions are paid on an hourly basis. All Newly hired classified employees are placed initially on Step 1 of the pay grade for their position. Classified employees can advance an additional 7 steps (maximum Step 8) based on their previous experience. Final hourly placement on the Classified Salary schedule is dependent on the Grade Level for the position being posted and employees' previous work experience.

See our Classified Salary Schedule for hourly rates. For additional compensation information, please refer to The Classified Master Agreement.

Benefits Information:

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b), & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.

Application Information:

All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.