BUS MECHANIC
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Description
- Internal Transfer Deadline: June 4, 2026
- 8 HR (Anticipated 7:00am-3:30pm)
TITLE: Mechanic
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience as a mechanic
- Possesses the physical and mental ability, as well as driving skills, to operate and drive a bus safely and satisfactorily
- Must pass a motor vehicle records (MVR) driving record check
- Meets required physical examination
- Holds a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B, Endorsements P and S that is valid for interstate driving and a Kentucky School Bus Driver Certificate or must obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B, Endorsements P and S that is valid for interstate driving and a KY School Bus Driver Certificate within ninety (90) days of employment
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation, Assistant Director of Transportation, or Bus Garage Manager
SUPERVISES: None
JOB GOAL: To ensure all transportation vehicles are maintained in a high state of repair.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, procedures, and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities
- Completes overhauls of: engines, transmissions, differential, and other component parts
- Performs engine tune-ups
- Installs tires
- Completes electrical repairs, body repairs, repairs on brake systems, steering repairs, and other necessary repairs to district vehicles
- Responds to road service calls
- Repairs seats, glass, mirrors, doors and other components of a district vehicle
- Maintains regular attendance
- Fills in as a bus driver when directed by the Director of Transportation or designee
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Lift floor to table up to 75 pounds/lift table to chest up to 50 pounds/lift table to overhead up to 40 pounds
- Carry up to 50 pounds
- Climb ladders up to 20 rungs
- Push/Pull up to 75 pounds
- Must be able to assist passengers when needed
- Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Days per fiscal year: 245
- Salary Schedule: Classified Employees Salary Schedule, MECH
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
EVALUATION:
Performance of the position will be evaluated annually by Director of Transportation, Assistant Director of Transportation, or Bus Garage Manager