WYTHE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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MECHANIC - CLASS A
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WYTHE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Primary Function To engage in repairing, adjusting, servicing, inspecting, and cleaning school buses, automobiles, trucks, and other school division motor vehicles.
Position Type Full-Time
Reports To Chief Mechanic and Supervisor of Transportation
Performance Responsibilities
Examines vehicles and discusses findings with head mechanic.
Plans work procedures using technical manuals, computer diagnostic equipment, and experience.
Raises vehicles using hydraulic jacks or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicles.
Removes units, such as engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches, portable air hoist, and transmission jack.
Disassembles units and inspects wear parts using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.
Overhauls or replaces carburetors, fuel injectors, turbos, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, alternators.
Repairs or replaces engine parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings, using mechanic's hand tools.
Rewires ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Reclines and adjusts brakes, aligns front ends, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solder minor leaks in radiators.
Mends damaged bodies and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.
Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Makes minor repairs to vehicles along highways, such as replacing spark plugs, batteries, and light bulbs, and connecting loose wires.
Assists head mechanic in maintaining a clean and safe workshop.
On call 24 hours each day; serves as an emergency bus driver and/or bus aide as needed.
Assists with inclement weather road condition checks and other weather-related duties as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
Is at least 21 years of age and meets the requirements of good physical health and can perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
Possesses a high school diploma.
Possesses a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (Class B minimum) with school bus and passenger bus endorsements or successfully obtains a Virginia CDL with correct endorsements within one year of employment.
Possesses prior successful experience as an automobile and/or truck fleet mechanic for both diesel and gasoline engines, as well as certification as an official inspection mechanic by the Virginia Department of State Police.
Possesses the ability to stand for extended periods of time, push or pull objects, walk, reach above shoulders and overhead, and operate equipment and tools while being subject to environmental conditions, hazards, atmospheric conditions, noise, chemicals, oils, and fumes.
Terms of Employment 12 months per year
Application Process
Current Employees of Wythe County Public Schools may submit a Letter of Interest. All other interested and qualified persons may submit a completed application form to the Director of Personnel.
Wythe County Public Schools 1570 West Reservoir Street Wytheville, VA 24382 Telephone: (276) 228-5411; Fax: (276) 228-9192 Web Site: http://wythe.k12.va.us
APPLICATION DEADLINE Until filled
Notice Of Non-Discrimination
The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411.
You May Also Contact These Individuals At https://wythe.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=433983andpageId=2352681
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Medical Practices
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MECHANIC - CLASS A
role at
WYTHE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Primary Function To engage in repairing, adjusting, servicing, inspecting, and cleaning school buses, automobiles, trucks, and other school division motor vehicles.
Position Type Full-Time
Reports To Chief Mechanic and Supervisor of Transportation
Performance Responsibilities
Examines vehicles and discusses findings with head mechanic.
Plans work procedures using technical manuals, computer diagnostic equipment, and experience.
Raises vehicles using hydraulic jacks or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicles.
Removes units, such as engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches, portable air hoist, and transmission jack.
Disassembles units and inspects wear parts using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.
Overhauls or replaces carburetors, fuel injectors, turbos, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, alternators.
Repairs or replaces engine parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings, using mechanic's hand tools.
Rewires ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Reclines and adjusts brakes, aligns front ends, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solder minor leaks in radiators.
Mends damaged bodies and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.
Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Makes minor repairs to vehicles along highways, such as replacing spark plugs, batteries, and light bulbs, and connecting loose wires.
Assists head mechanic in maintaining a clean and safe workshop.
On call 24 hours each day; serves as an emergency bus driver and/or bus aide as needed.
Assists with inclement weather road condition checks and other weather-related duties as needed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
Is at least 21 years of age and meets the requirements of good physical health and can perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
Possesses a high school diploma.
Possesses a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (Class B minimum) with school bus and passenger bus endorsements or successfully obtains a Virginia CDL with correct endorsements within one year of employment.
Possesses prior successful experience as an automobile and/or truck fleet mechanic for both diesel and gasoline engines, as well as certification as an official inspection mechanic by the Virginia Department of State Police.
Possesses the ability to stand for extended periods of time, push or pull objects, walk, reach above shoulders and overhead, and operate equipment and tools while being subject to environmental conditions, hazards, atmospheric conditions, noise, chemicals, oils, and fumes.
Terms of Employment 12 months per year
Application Process
Current Employees of Wythe County Public Schools may submit a Letter of Interest. All other interested and qualified persons may submit a completed application form to the Director of Personnel.
Wythe County Public Schools 1570 West Reservoir Street Wytheville, VA 24382 Telephone: (276) 228-5411; Fax: (276) 228-9192 Web Site: http://wythe.k12.va.us
APPLICATION DEADLINE Until filled
Notice Of Non-Discrimination
The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411.
You May Also Contact These Individuals At https://wythe.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=433983andpageId=2352681
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Medical Practices
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