25-0238 Lead Mechanic @ Transportation chez Marysville School District 25 (WA)

Job Title: Lead Mechanic

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor Work Schedule: Up to 8.0 hours per day, Up to 260 days per year

Salary: Per Service Employees International Union 12-Month Employees’ negotiated salary schedule

Position Summary: The Lead Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the district’s cars, buses, and other rolling stock in such a state of operating readiness that supports no disruptions to the educational program; manage operation of the bus garage; communicating with the Transportation Supervisor so that decisions are made in a collaborative manner; maintaining accurate records of shop operation; and financially operating within the shop budget as set by the Transportation Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions: This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties: Lead Job Functions:

• Assign work on an equitable basis
• Schedules, organizes, prioritizes, and reviews work assignments to assure timely and effective completion
• Communicate information from the supervisor to the individual department staff
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all required documentation/paperwork
• Provide orientation for new employees of the department

Additional Job Functions:

• Assist in the scheduling of mechanics work hours to produce the most productive, cost effective maintenance program possible
• Assign tasks for the day according to priority and assure that condemnable defects are corrected in a timely manner
• Distribute all necessary paperwork to mechanics affiliated with the days work to assure proper time utilization
• Assure that mechanics are provided vehicle parts in a timely manner keeping “down time” to a minimum
• Maintain accurate inventory of all parts on a computerized maintenance program or as directed by the Transportation Supervisor
• Maintain an accurate inventory of fuel in compliance to EPA procedures
• Order fuel and whenever possible keep inventory to a level to accommodate emergencies and periods when fuel may not be available
• Reconcile all invoices for accuracy and legitimate purchases
• Promote and maintain high standard of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work connected areas
• Troubleshoot equipment and computer program errors as needed ? Process recalls and warranty work
• Maintain a current authorization to transport students in a school bus ? Fill in as a substitute bus driver on trips and routes when assigned
• Enter data into computer program for parts, inventory, work orders, reports, and fuel ? Establish an effective and efficient system of routine maintenance and preventative care
• Assure that the fleet is maintained in a state of readiness and that out-of-service does not exceed 10% but with a goal of 0%
• Assist in recruitment, screening, training, and evaluation of shop employees ? Maintain and verify timesheets and vacation schedules
• Assure that hazardous materials are dealt with properly in accordance with applicable laws
• Maintain accurate written records as to the disposal of hazardous waste
• Assure that purchased parts are of acceptable quality and at the best price available
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Comply with all district policies and procedures

Perform related duties as assigned Desired Skills:

• Ability to maintain updated knowledge on school policies and procedures that affect this position
• Ability to comfortably and safely lift, move, or carry objects in excess of forty (40) pounds
• Ability to work well under pressure and have the capability of processing information in a timely manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to effectively communicate vehicles out-of-service with dispatch
• Ability to stay informed on new techniques, procedures, and laws that will affect shop operation
• Ability to manage the shop in a safe, cost effective manner ? Ability to diagnose problems on all rolling stock
• Ability to weld with both gas and electric welders
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Ability to operate PC computer
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair on all district vehicles
• Ability to understand and maintain drivers’ work orders, maintenance logs, and other related transportation records
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems and make repairs
• Ability to utilize electronic testing equipment to diagnose equipment problems
• Ability to interpret and follow wiring schematics
• Ability to perform collision investigations as needed
• Ability to plan and schedule repair work from written instructions, schematics, plans, and oral and written instructions
• Ability to work with dispatch in assigning spare buses
• Skills is gasoline and diesel engine diagnosis and repairs

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Washington State Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements to obtain a School Bus Driver authorization from the Superintendent of Public Instruction (have or obtain within 75 days of hire date)
• 1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job)
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act ? Completion of all district-required training thirty (30) calendar days from hire date Work

Environment: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is exposed to diesel, gas, and welding fumes, dust, chemicals, oil, grease, and high temperatures (i.e. running engines), constant pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, squatting, running, and climbing. The employee will work in all types of inclement weather. Constant alertness and safety awareness is required. The employee may experience frequent interruptions. The employee requires a great deal of energy and flexibility working in a fast-paced shop. The noise level in the work environment may be high when working with power tools and running engines. This list of working conditions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Evaluation: The Lead Mechanic shall be evaluated annually by the Transportation Supervisor pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee’s performance of the above essential job functions. Classification History: Job description developed January 2006. Job description revised April 2012.