Mechanic @ Transp bei Ceres Unified School District

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Maintains School District vehicles in safe operating condition. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Diagnoses and performs necessary repairs on district vehicles and equipment. Repairs gasoline/diesel engines. 2. Performs preventative and routine maintenance and inspections on vehicles as required. 3. Assists Bus Drivers in conducting safety checks. 4. Operate arc welder and acetylene torch in repairing school vehicles and equipment. 5. Operate school bus for maintenance purposes only. 6. Train employees on proper use and safety of vehicles and mechanical equipment. 7. Maintains service records on district vehicles and equipment. 9. Does related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Vehicle maintenance and diagnosis and repair of gas and diesel vehicles; state requirements for vehicles. Ability to: Demonstrate journey level skills in the maintenance and repair diagnosis of gas and diesel vehicles; use tools and equipment required for the maintenance of vehicles; keep accurate records; use computerized diagnostic equipment; communicate effectively with a wide variety of personalities and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; understand, implement, and give oral and written directions in English. Experience: At least four years experience in diagnosing, maintaining and repairing gas and diesel vehicles and equipment. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Additional training in gas and diesel mechanics. License: Valid Class A or B California Driver's License and/or legally required license. Supervision: Under minimal supervision, reports to Director of Transportation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to smell and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 100 pounds and above with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Minimum of four years experience in automotive and small engine repair

Depending on experience, highest step=3 ($33.46) to start (steps 1-5 on posting)

Minimum of four years experience in automotive and small engine repair