Supervises garage in the absence of the mechanic foreman; examines vehicle or equipment, discusses work with mechanic foreman, and plans work procedures; supervises the repairs on buses, trucks, tractors, and other machinery and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises garage in the absence of the mechanic foreman.
• Helps with drivers' training.
• Road tests vehicles after being worked on.
• Helps in parts room when needed.
• Neat, well groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Ability to read, write, do arithmetic and apply reasoning skills equal to that of the average high school graduate. Capability equivalent to that normally achieved through 3 to 5 years of continuous skilled trade experience as a mechanic. Must possess Class B Commercial Driver’s License; School Bus, Passenger, and Air Brake Endorsements/must be obtained within 90 days after employment.

SKILL RELATED

Ability to use small hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, and saws and shop tools such as wrenches, hoists, and drill presses. Valid State of Louisiana commercial driver’s license.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability and initiative to plan, organize, and carry out assignments under minimum supervision.
• Ability to act intelligently if emergencies occur.
• Ability to handle routine and repetitious tasks.

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 talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift or move moderate to heavy weight.

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 occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions or near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.