BUS MECHANIC

NOTE:  ALL VACANCY POSTINGS ARE PENDING UNTIL BOARD APPROVED

QUALIFICATIONS:
01. High School diploma or GED
02. Preferred (2-3) years experience as auto service worker
03. Valid Georgia Class "B" CDL with P and S endorsements, and verification of an acceptable seven (7) years driving record (may obtain within six (6) months of hire)-Preferred
04. Able to do heavy lifting and work at physically demanding tasks
05. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director and Bus Shop Supervisor
SUPERVISES: None
JOB GOAL:      To help provide safe and efficient vehicles for the transportation of students and staff 

01. Schedules regular inspection of vehicles
02. Diagnoses and repairs school system vehicles as needed, both in the shop and on the road
03. Maintains inventory of needed materials for maintenance and repair of vehicle
04. Drives a school bus route as needed
05. Obeys all traffic laws and policies of the state and local BOE and operates vehicle in a safe and efficient manner
06. Obeys all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and maintains all safety features of vehicles
07. Completes legible and accurate reports as required by the system
08. Notifies supervisor in case of mechanical failure or other problems
09. Reports all accidents and completes required reports
10. Assists in keeping the shop clean and safe
11. Attends staff development sessions as scheduled by the Transportation Director
12. Maintains a high level of attendance and punctuality
13. Performs other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.