JOURNEY-LEVEL TECHNICIAN (Bus Mechanic)
JOURNEY-LEVEL TECHNICIAN (Bus Mechanic) Job #1371, Open Until Filled
POSITION DUTIES:
This position is for a Journeyman-level Technician with the ability to perform inspections, diagnosis and repair of a variety of equipment to include and not limited to: school buses, trucks, cars, trailers, generators and gas and diesel engines and equipment. A bus technician may:
- Assist in roadside repairs
- Perform general tune-ups, maintenance and repairs using appropriate diagnostic tools and instruments necessary to accurately determine the reason for part or component failure
- Properly diagnose vehicles using a variety of software programs and industry technology
- Repair and/or replace various body components on vehicles and preventative maintenance
- Use safety equipment and personal protection devises
- Maintain accurate records (electronic and manual) of inspections and replacements
- Document labor, parts, and supplies for each job in appropriate program
- Maintain a clean, safe and respectful work environment
The selected individual will work with colleagues in a collaborative manner as a positive team builder and will promote high standards, positive attitudes, and shop safety in all work related areas. Candidate performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Maintenance Foreman.
Salary: $36.01 per hour
Work Year: Full Time - 8 hours per day, 260 days per year.
Benefits: Our benefits package includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, health insurance coverage, and retirement benefits. Tool allowance, ASE and other incentives available.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES
Required to possess a set of auto mechanic hand tools, both metric and SAE, and a storage cabinet. This position is subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing as provided by district policy #5202P.
Must possess (or quickly obtain) and maintain the following:
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License. Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License that includes a Passenger and School Bus Endorsement with an Air Brake restriction removed within 60 days
- Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications
- Valid DOT medical examination car
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the physical ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, lift 100 pounds with assistance, and push/hold 150 pounds with assistance, reach above shoulder height, climb ladders, use hand tools, and work in confined spaces and at heights. The mechanic may be exposed to the following environmental conditions: wet and humid (weather and nonweather related), toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles, vibrations, and working near moving mechanical parts. Loud noise is typical in the work environment of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant will be a journey level automotive technician with at least three years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy and light -duty vehicles and have a high school diploma, vocational/technical school certification or equivalent education. The job qualifications are listed and numbered below. Please address each of the qualification areas in your letter of application.
1. Ability to apply knowledge of safety standards, laws, codes, rules, regulations, and specifications relating to motor vehicles
- Drive a school bus and other district vehicles
- Operate all district vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions
- Recognize safety hazards and work safely
2. Ability to apply knowledge of motor vehicle operation, repair, and maintenance
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems
- Make appropriate and effective repairs
- Operate tools, equipment, and machines required for performing repair and maintenance of motor vehicles
- Must have the ability and desire for ongoing professional development
3. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and conditions
- Prioritize workload
- Access and repair vehicles off site
- Work effectively under pressure
4. Ability to Work Independently
- Exercise good judgment
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Establish daily priorities with a minimum amount of supervision
- Meet deadlines and established time schedules
5. Ability to Clearly and Effectively Communicate Verbally and in Writing
- Complete various forms, vehicle maintenance and computerized records/diagnostics
- Operate a variety of computer programs software
- Read and interpret manuals, wiring schematics, and maps
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff and the public
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
So that we can fully assess their qualifications, we require that all applicants submit a complete application packet, including:
- Classified Application Form (Complete on-line at www.nsd.org)
- Letter of application addressing your ability to perform the job duties and meet the qualifications as listed above. The letter should provide, for each listed duty or qualification, specific examples of your work experience, accomplishments, and achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform that aspect of the work. Examples should describe what you have done, not descriptions of how to do the work or statements that you have done the work. (Upload and attach to application)
- Resume (Upload and attach to application)
- You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing.
Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Applications must be completed by the closing date to receive consideration.
UPON HIRE
All employees are required to complete an Employment Eligibility Form and submit documentation to Human Resources for review and verification to comply with the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. All offers of hire are contingent upon passing a nation-wide criminal history check, which requires employees to provide fingerprints.
Northshore School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination: Director of Human Resources (Title IX, ADA and Civil Rights Compliance), Director of Career and Technical Education (Section 504), 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021, 425-408-6000.