Mechanic

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Three years of experience as a diesel mechanic; experience with diesel engine and transmission repair/rebuild.
• Valid Georgia Driver's License and safe driving record; must be able to obtain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License with an S and P Endorsement (must be at least 21 years of age to obtain license) within 60 days/2 months
• Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a maximum of 75 pounds
• Written and oral communication; mechanical; computer literate

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Inspect, evaluate, maintain, and repair district's fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose vehicle problems and evaluate components and failures.
• Disassemble and rebuild components as required in the repair process.
• Utilize a wide variety of test equipment, standard tools, specialty tools, and reference manuals.
• Conduct visual inspections of vehicles to determine source of mechanical problems.
• Complete paperwork for preventive maintenance records, inspection reports, repair orders, and labor sheets.
• Perform emergency road service and repairs on-site tows defective equipment to maintenance facility for repair.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 240 day position. Salary based on board approved salary.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Transportation Director or designee.