Transportation Mechanic Position Available In Paulding, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Transportation Mechanic position at Paulding County Schools Transportation in Dallas, Georgia, offers a full-time role with a salary range of $40,833 to $60,681 per year. The role involves performing skilled mechanical repair and maintenance on District vehicles and equipment, requiring a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of three years of experience in automotive and light diesel mechanical repair work. The position reports to the Senior Executive Director of Transportation and involves working in indoor and outdoor environments, driving vehicles, and performing various physical tasks. Applicants will be selected for an interview, and the district does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
Job Description
Transportation Mechanic
Paulding County Schools
Transportation – Dallas, Georgia This job is also posted in PCSD Career Opportunities
Job Details
Job ID:
5103100
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 15, 2025
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Thank you for your interest in our Transportation Mechanic position
Job Summary:
The Transportation Mechanic is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a garage setting, overseen by the Director of Transportation, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.
All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Transportation Mechanic
Salary Schedule:
PCSD Classified
Department:
Transportation
Job Code:
346201
Reports To:
Senior Executive Director of Transportation
Work Schedule:
Annual/8 hours per day
Grade/Level:
F-3
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Primary Function:
Ability to perform skilled mechanical repair and maintenance on District vehicles and equipment. Knowledge of the principles of internal combustion engines, electronic systems, emission controls and fuel injection systems. Ability to skillfully and efficiently diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions. Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams and schematics.
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands:
Indoor and outdoor work environment
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Regular exposure to fumes, dust, and odors
Standing for extended periods of time
Season heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy objects as assigned by position
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching
Heavy physical labor and climbing ladders
Working around and with machinery having moving parts
Working at heights
Exposure to chemical fumes
Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber
Qualifications:
Minimum of high school diploma or GED
Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in automotive and light diesel mechanical repair work or similar demonstrates experience
Ability to obtain and maintain
B.P. CDL
License Provide the necessary tools to perform assigned duties The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs gasoline and light diesel trucks, buses, automobile and other malfunctioning motor vehicles and their systems accurately and efficiently
Maintains tools and work area in a clean and safe condition
Rebuilds, replaces, adjusts, or overhauls engines, transmissions, differentials, ignitions, brakes, clutches, carburetors, electrical systems, fuel systems and other mechanical assemblies
Uses a variety of hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and mechanical aids to replace and adjust bearings, adjust and replace brake shoes, pads and drums, turn engines, change oil, lubricate and service automobile equipment
Inspects vehicles and follows a preventive maintenance schedule
Repairs and mounts flat tires
Uses welding equipment
Prepares buses for state inspection
Keeps all vehicles and automobiles assigned to transportation full of gas/diesel fuel and oil
Records inspection results to include lube, oil, repairs, tires, replacement parts, etc.
Drives school bus in case of emergency
Passes annual physical examination
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee
Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools. It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$40,833 to $60,681 Per Year
