Mechanic - Transportation

Openings as of 5/29/2025

Mechanic - Transportation

JobID: 2949

Position Type:

Transportation/Mechanic

Date Posted:

5/28/2025

Location:

Transportation Center

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

06/05/2025

POSITION INFORMATION

12 month position

8hr. Shift Mon-Fri ( 1hr. unpaid Lunch)

SALARY: Minimum $22.50/hr.

JOB GOAL:

Perform repairs and safety inspections on school bus vehicles of the highest quality of workmanship and observations assuring the maximum safe operation of the vehicles.

REPORTS TO:

Head Mechanic

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for performing skilled work in repair and maintenance of automotive and construction equipment. Under the direct supervision of an Automotive Head Mechanic or other supervisory employee responsible for automotive maintenance, an employee in this class does skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks, tractors and a wide variety of other construction equipment. The employee receives written and/or oral instructions as to the repair work that needs to be done but exercises independent judgment concerning the methods of repair. Work is reviewed while in progress or after completion. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of Automotive Mechanic Helpers when they are assigned to assist an Automotive Mechanic in repair work. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Repairs and overhauls automobiles, trucks, power shovels, motorcycles, tractors, bulldozers, cement mixers, graders and other equipment.

Rebuilds motors, carburetors, batteries, alternators and starters, grinds valves and sets tappets, replaces or repairs main connecting rod bearings, inspects and repairs transmissions, universal joints and differentials, relines and adjusts brakes.

Evaluates the condition of the cooling system, locates faults or defects and makes repairs.

Removes and installs clutch and pressure plates, replaces worn out front end parts such as ball joints and tie rods, checks for toe-ins, replaces worn brake shoes.

Repairs hydraulic systems of construction equipment, does simple ox-acetylene and electric welding and fabrication.

Diagnosis and repair of automotive emission systems and computerized ignition controls for both distributor and non-distributor equipped vehicles.

Greases all moving parts, changes oil and replaces oil filters; checks power steering fluid, replaces or repairs fan belts.

Repairs generators, starters, lights and ignitions, adjusts steering mechanisms.

Changes tires, balances and rotates tires, repairs flat tires, does some minor body repair.

Performs emergency road service to equipment outside the garage.

Performs skilled work in the repair and maintenance of small gas and diesel engines and such equipment as snow blowers and lawn mowers.

Maintains simple written work orders to record the vehicle number, repairs that are done, parts that are used and part numbers.

Must be willing to be a Sub Bus Driver as needed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of the methods, materials tools and standard practices of the Automotive Mechanic trade.

Good knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.\Working knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of a wide variety of public works equipment such as draglines, bulldozers, backhoes and similar machinery.

Working knowledge of the principles of gasoline and diesel fueled internal combustion engines.

Working knowledge of the principles and repair procedures of wheel alignment, suspension systems, and braking systems.

Working knowledge of automotive electrical systems including voltage, amps, ohms and circuits.

Skill in the use of tools, machines and testing equipment.

Ability to diagnose troubles in automotive and other mechanical equipment.

Ability to read and understand a wiring diagram.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction and follow automotive diagrams.

Ability to maintain simple written records.

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Acts as a substitute bus driver when all efforts to attain a regular driver fails.

Carries out all assigned duties with a positive attitude maintaining a good working relationship with fellow workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years' experience as a journeyman automotive or truck mechanic.

Ability to work with other automotive mechanics.

Physically able to handle heavy equipment related to dismantling and reassembly of transmissions, springs, tires and wheels, engines - gas and diesel, clutches and other parts.

Pass a physical examination prescribed by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and Commissioner of Education.

Ability to take directions and assignments for the performance of all automotive mechanical repairs and required inspections.

Have personally owned tools as may be required to carry out the function of an auto mechanic.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT:

Must meet all State and Federal pre-employment requirements of the position prior to employment including the appropriate driver's license for the vehicle being operated. Will provide training if needed for CDL.

It is the jurisdictions responsibility for ensuring the employees possess valid licenses appropriate to the type of vehicle(s) being operated.