OVERVIEW
To perform standard service adjustments on district vehicles and to ensure availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- High School education or equivalent
- Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona CDL license preferred
- One year mechanical and diesel experience
- Ability to work outside in either heat or cold; to lift and / or to move 75 pounds
- Ability to operate general shop equipment (i.e. brake drum lathe)
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
- Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
- Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Install, repair and maintain tires
- Service equipment by changing oil, lubricate moving parts, change filters and make service adjustments
- Check vehicles for worn parts; report and repair as appropriate
- Steam clean engines and parts and assist mechanic with repair equipment
- Make service calls for emergency repairs and operate light and heavy duty towing equipment for vehicle recovery
- Report vehicles not conforming to safety standards and perform minor repairs
- Keep accurate service records on gas, oil, parts, etc
- Perform required paperwork and recordkeeping in a timely, neat and legible manner
- Perform refueling of district vehicles as required; may be required to wash buses and pump gas
- Follow safe work procedures and keep shop area maintained and free from hazards
- Regular and on-time attendance required
ADDITIONAL DUTIES :
- Inspect, diagnose and make minor repairs on district vehicles
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
SUPERVISION
Mechanic Heavy Duty J Lead
Supervisor, Vehicle Maintenance
Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Transportation.
Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION : The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
30+ days ago