Mechanic: Lead Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic at San Dieguito Union High School District

Application Deadline

3/26/2021 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
2/25/2021
Contact
Kathy Potter
760-753-6491 Ext. 5519
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$5,150 - $6,902 monthly plus benefits, paid vacation and sick leave.
Length of Work Year
12 months, 7:00 AM-3:30PM
Employment Type
Full Time

Location:

Transportation Department, Encinitas 92024.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave and holidays

About the Employer

Thank you for your interest in employment with San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD). Located in North Coastal San Diego County, SDUHSD is comprised of middle and high schools. We offer a wealth of academic and extracurricular opportunities in which our students can engage and excel. Our success as a school district is due to the dedication of our educators and support staff. We invite candidates with a commitment to service to explore employment opportunities in our schools, offices, and facilities.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, the Lead Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic ensures vehicles and equipment are in safe operating condition; determines needed repairs and/or replacements on district vehicles; performs required repairs and preventive maintenance; trains and coordinates assignments of assigned employees and provides written documentation of repairs to meet district, state and federal requirements. Performance of journey-level work, including major and minor repairs and adjustments such as overhaul of equipment on a variety of gasoline, propane and diesel-powered school buses, trucks, automobiles, forklifts, grounds equipment, tractors and other motorized equipment. In the future, the Lead Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic duties may also include the repair and maintenance of alternative energy vehicles, for which training would be provided.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

A fully-completed employment application. DMV Driver Record printout, dated within the last 30 days. California Commercial class A or B driver license with "P" endorsement. Must be able to operate vehicles with air brakes.

  • DMV Printout (https://www.DMV Driving Record printout dated within the last 30 days - obtain at: dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr/welcome)
  • Driver's License Copy (CA Commercial class A or B driver license with "P" endorsement. Must be able to operate vehicles with air brakes.)

    A fully-completed employment application. DMV Driver Record printout, dated within the last 30 days. California Commercial class A or B driver license with "P" endorsement. Must be able to operate vehicles with air brakes.

    • DMV Printout (https://www.DMV Driving Record printout dated within the last 30 days - obtain at: dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr/welcome)
    • Driver's License Copy (CA Commercial class A or B driver license with "P" endorsement. Must be able to operate vehicles with air brakes.)

      Comments and Other Information

      Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited (by email) to participate in the following examinations: Multiple choice exam, weight: 20%, Performance exam, weight: 30% and Qualifications Appraisal Interview, weight: 50% ***Please note exam weighting and components may change due to COVID restrictions.*** The competitive basis for this recruitment is Open/Promotional. Candidates who pass all exams are placed on the eligibility lists in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months. Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations. Entrance is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District. Please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives federal funding and must adhere to federal regulations; drug screening results which indicate marijuana use will be considered non-passing. The probationary period for a new employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer; employees who are promoted serve a six-month probation. San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Dixon, Director, Classified Personnel, 710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA, 92024; (760) 753-6491.

      Comments and Other Information


      Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited (by email) to participate in the following examinations: Multiple choice exam, weight: 20%, Performance exam, weight: 30% and Qualifications Appraisal Interview, weight: 50% ***Please note exam weighting and components may change due to COVID restrictions.*** The competitive basis for this recruitment is Open/Promotional. Candidates who pass all exams are placed on the eligibility lists in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months. Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations. Entrance is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District. Please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives federal funding and must adhere to federal regulations; drug screening results which indicate marijuana use will be considered non-passing. The probationary period for a new employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer; employees who are promoted serve a six-month probation. San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Dixon, Director, Classified Personnel, 710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA, 92024; (760) 753-6491.