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Academy District 20

Bus Mechanic

Academy District 20, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80901

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Location: Transportation Facility, Colorado Springs, CO Time Type: Full time Performs scheduled and non-scheduled preventative maintenance services and repairs to district vehicles and equipment such as school buses, trucks, automobiles, and limited small equipment items; inspects, repairs, and maintains functional parts of mechanical equipment and machinery. This is a position where bus driving may be required. Incumbent must meet all requirements of local, state, and federal regulations for controlled substance testing including pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled

Performs other duties as assigned

Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards

Assists leadership with organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing various maintenance programs

Attends training and in-service meetings

Conducts annual bus inspections to ensure compliance with the Colorado Department of Education's safety regulations

Follows all safety rules and regulations

Keeps current with Colorado Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of School Transportation Vehicles

Maintains clean and efficient operating work area

Meets the essential functions for bus driver when operating in that capacity

Performs electrical repairs, pneumatic system repairs, hydraulic repairs, mechanical repairs, and fuel system repairs

Performs preventative maintenance procedures

Performs troubleshooting and diagnostic duties on all types of vehicles and heavy equipment

Performs welding repairs as needed

Possesses and maintains an acceptable driving record

Prepares and enters records of work performed and parts used on all district equipment repaired

Prepares work orders and reports/solves maintenance problems before they become emergencies

Qualifies for district's Vehicle Operator License Insurance

Reads and interprets service and parts manuals

Recommends purchase of suitable supplies, tools, and equipment

Repairs, cleans, lubricates, and stores maintenance tools and equipment

Responds to all service breakdowns and work orders as required

Responds to operator requests and/or researches appropriate solutions

Stays current with Colorado Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of Vehicles

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems

Ability to analyze malfunctions in equipment

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to drive and operate a school bus safely

Ability to drive district vehicles in adverse weather or as needed to meet department requirements

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner

Ability to input work orders on a computer and generate reports if needed

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to make minor/major repairs on mechanical equipment

Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment

Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace

Ability to train others in procedures and the use of equipment

Ability to use computer equipment and related software to support diagnostics

Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

Ability to work independently without direct supervision

Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and related software for diagnostics

Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness

Detail-oriented

Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible

Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of district operations, rules, policies, procedures, and regulations

Knowledge of proper vehicle maintenance procedures

Knowledge of repair and operations of machinery and equipment

Knowledge of welding applications

Organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

Strong mathematical and calculation skills

Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.

The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.

The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.

The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

Work is generally conducted in a garage/maintenance facility setting.

The incumbent may experience exposure to fumes, electrical, and maintenance hazards associated with the working environment.

The incumbent may experience exposure to the elements while performing duties.

The incumbent may be called upon to perform duties in response to inclement weather.

Physical Demands: Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties

Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Subject to hazardous conditions of ice and snow while performing transportation duties

Lifts or carries burdens up to 50 lbs., and pushes and/or pulls other burdens weighing 100 lbs.; may have to lift students when required

Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of tools and machinery

Distinguishes depth and objects in a wide field of vision

Spends the majority of time sitting and may stand and walk while performing duties

Strength and flexibility: stands, climbs, stoops, kneels, bends, crouches, crawls, twists, reaches, sits, navigates on a creeper, and walks while performing duties

Cognitive Functions: The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare