JobID: 12478

Position Type:
Transportation/CLAS - 7951 - BUS VEHICLE MECHANIC ASST

Date Posted:
2/24/2023

Location:
BUS GARAGE

Closing Date:
03/30/2023

Class Code: 7951


TITLE: Bus Vehicle Mechanic Assistant
Grade 9

REPORTS TO: Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB FUNCTION: Perform unskilled to semi-skilled maintenance, preventative maintenance and general repairs to District vehicles as assigned as needed.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform basic vehicle maintenance duties for District vehicles as directed; assist with transmission service, pack wheel bearings, change oil, filters and tires as necessary.
• Repair and replace wheels, tires, hubs and rims.
• Assist with storing repair parts, supplies, tools, equipment and materials.
• Process work orders for parts used on District vehicles as assigned.
• Assure quality and completion of work assigned.
• Attend required training classes and seminars.
• Assist in starting vehicles.
• Assure proper use of tools, equipment, standard maintenance and safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic mechanical repairs required to maintain District vehicles in proper operating condition.
• Maintenance and operation hazards of District vehicles and safety precautions for related vehicles.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable law

ABILITY TO:

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Operate, service and make minor repairs on equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights , up to 50 pounds
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate as required by Kentucky law and one year general vehicle servicing experience.