Fleet Maintenance Mechanic I - Clayton County Public Schools

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POSITION SUMMARY

Performs skilled repairs (routine and emergency), installation, and preventative maintenance on Clayton County Public School buses. Determines needed repairs and/or replacements on district vehicles; ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition. This position reports to the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Diagnoses potential vehicle malfunctions (e.g. using computer diagnostic equipment, etc.) for needed repairs and/or replacements. Tests equipment and evaluates component failure. Inspects, evaluates, maintains, and repairs all related vehicles and equipment.

Responds to emergency road calls and performs repairs on sight or make proper recommendations to shop supervisor for repair.

Provides instruction and oversight to other mechanics when needed.

Maintains and repairs heavy equipment (e.g. buses, forklifts, etc.). Assumes responsibility for all materials (parts, tools, equipment, and/or vehicles assigned. Have ready access to all tools, parts, and equipment issued.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or GED certificate required. Vocational training in area preferred.

2 - 3 years automotive, maintenance experience.

Must be computer literate.

Valid GA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) of class B.

Makes recommendation under the guidance and supervision of Maintenance Supervisor. Minimal independent judgment is necessary.

Requires regular contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance.

Requires regular contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; may require occasional contact with outside agencies and the District.

Provides training and guidance to Maintenance personnel as needed.

Must be computer literate. Applies, recommends and implements technology concepts to improve the effectiveness of the Maintenance Department.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Variable work environment - Maintenance shop, and emergency calls.
Potential hazards of this position include regular exposure to electricity, and chemicals. Subjected to wide range of temperature. Ability to wear appropriate safety equipment, including mask, respirator, safety glasses and/or goggles, ear protectors, protective hat, gloves, coveralls, etc. as required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT
Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds frequently and one (100) pounds occasionally. Walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling and lying near and under vehicle, reaching in all directions for eight (8) hours per day.

NOTE: This is a grade 22, 225 day position that pays for experience up to a Step 4.