BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB CLASSIFICATION: To perform a variety of skilled inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, servicing and repair work on diesel and gasoline powered buses and other mechanical and Motorized equipment; to conduct safety inspections of school buses; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Employees in this classification receive general supervision within an established framework of standard policies and procedures. Performance of these responsibilities requires accuracy, attention to details, and sound judgment. REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following information is descriptive and is not restrictive as to duties required) • Inspects, locates, and diagnoses mechanical and/or electrical defects on school buses and other automotive equipment. • Determines the extent of necessary repairs. • Overhauls, repairs, and adjusts transmissions, differentials, brakes, clutches, and engines. • Tunes-up engines, replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems. • Replaces and repairs faulty parts, including wheel bearings, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and other components. • Works on generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches. • Changes and installs belts and hoses. • Maintains time and materials records for work performed. • Changes tires. • Performs various welding duties. • Repairs and replaces seats, hardware, windows, and windshields. • Handles the parts replacement budget, ordering parts and maintaining the parts inventory. • Makes emergency repairs and service calls on stalled or disabled vehicles. • Conducts periodic preventive maintenance work on bus mechanical systems, including the performance of fluid and filter changes, clutch adjustments and engine adjustments. • Maintains vehicles service and operation records. • May road test repaired equipment. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasionally sits; frequently stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches; ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communications; uses a variety of hand and power equipment and electrical testing equipment used in the mechanical trades; use a telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a shop environment; occasionally works outdoors in varying temperatures; exposure to hazardous materials, smoke, gasses, and fumes; exposure to hazards such as moving machine parts and electrical current; regular contact with staff. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: • Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the skilled maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment. • Operation and care of internal combustion engines and their components. • Principles and methods of preventive maintenance. • Safe work practices and procedures. • Hydraulic and air brake systems and electrical ignition systems. • Principles and methods of gas and electrical welding. Ability to: • Inspect gas and diesel-powered equipment and accurately diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical defects. • Skillfully use a variety of hand and power tools in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment and busses. • Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports. • Perform skilled testing, adjustment, repair, and overhaul work on automotive equipment and busses. • Read and interpret shop and repair manuals. • Apply technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical trades work. • Maintain accurate records and reports. • Effectively communicate both orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Two years of responsible work experience as a journey level automotive mechanic, preferably including substantial experience in working on busses. Special Requirements: Possession of an appropriate California Driver’s License and applicable endorsements and certifications.