Primary Function:

Part-time position as Placer Hills Union School District transportation mechanic, assigned to work at the District Office. Responsible for completing inspections, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnosing problems, and performing basic and advanced mechanical service and repair work for both diesel and gasoline powered district automotive vehicles, district maintenance equipment and district school buses. Keep required records of work performed on each vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Five years of progressively skilled vehicle repair experience, the majority of which involves service and repair of diesel powered vehicles and equipment or equivalent combination of education, training and experience Possession of personal set of basic tools Ability to organize and maintain a timely schedule of necessary repairs to buses Ability to use manual and computerized diagnostic test methods Ability to work efficiently and effectively under minimal direct supervision Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with all other transportation department and maintenance department employees Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, design and advisory data and information Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding tires, depth, repair and replacement.

Desirable Qualifications:

Formal Certification or Mechanic License (ASE, Wyotech, etc.)

Knowledge of:

Methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and repair of school buses and automotive equipment. Preventative maintenance Laws related to school transportation, repairs and maintenance Safe driving practices Computer skills Ability to: Exercise discretion and good judgment in a variety of situations Evaluate or assess data using established criteria and determine actual or probable consequences Work with CHP on bus inspections Diagnose and repair air/hydraulic brake systems Work with the state on annual vehicle smogs Weld and fabricate Repair seats and glass in district vehicles

CLEARANCES

Criminal justice fingerprint clearance TB clearance Commercial Class B License (Training Available) Air Brakes endorsement (Training Available)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires great physical demands for strength and endurance and regularly performs heavy physical labor requiring some combinations of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, as well as the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move heavy objects or materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, & the ability to adjust focus. Employees must be able to lift & carry items that could exceed 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very moderate to quiet. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (A.D.A) & is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties & additional duties may be assigned.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.59 - $38.43 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Mechanical knowledge: 5 years (Required) Diesel engine repair: 5 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Meadow Vista, CA 95722 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Meadow Vista, CA 95722: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person