Vehicle Mechanic

1 day ago

Winchester, VA, United States Frederick County Public Schools Full time
Position Type:
Transportation/Vehicle Mechanic

Date Posted:
10/10/2024

Location:
Transportation Department

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Work Year Calendar and Hours
  • 12-month position (260 days / year), 8 hours per day
  • Daily Work Hours: TBD
For more information about employee benefits please go to: www.fcps.org/benefits

Salary
  • Support Salary Scale Grade S09: $25.28 per hour; starting
Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is non-exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.

Role

Under the direction of the shop foreman, the skilled Vehicle Mechanic is responsible for performing mechanical repairs and general maintenance on buses, trucks, and automobiles.

Essential Functions

Reporting directly to the Shop Foreman, the Vehicle Mechanic performs the following duties:
  • Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality on the job.
  • Work independently and in groups to perform repairs and maintenance on school buses, utility trucks, and automobiles.
  • Operate a service truck to provide road service for Board of Education vehicles.
  • Log into and out of work orders, update, review, and close work orders, using fleet maintenance software (Faster).
  • Drive a regular school bus route as a substitute driver when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Vehicle Mechanic or Shop Foreman.

Please Note: Selected candidate must satisfactorily pass the appropriate medical examination for the position.

Required Qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Three (3) years of experience as an automobile and/or truck repair mechanic.
  • Graduation from an automobile and/or truck repair vocational or trade school. Note: Two years of additional experience as an automobile and/or truck repair mechanic may be substituted for the required vocational or trade school training.
  • Certification as a school bus driver or receive certification within 3 months of employment date.
  • A clean driver's records with no more than two (2) points within the last 2 years.
  • Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Sufficient physical strength and stamina to lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, and complete work requiring considerable physical exertion.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs.
  • ASE Technician certification at any level with preference given to ASE School Bus Technician.


FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.

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