MINERALCOUNTYSCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Mechanic

JOB TITLE:Mechanic

REPORTS TO:Transportation Supervisor

TYPICAL WORK HOURS/ DAYS:12 month/8 hour-day

FSLA:Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE:

BOARD APPROVED:

SUMMARY

The mechanic repairs and overhauls automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles by performing the following duties.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The mechanic is to:

  • Follow standard procedures to occasionally perform unusual or difficult tasks to accomplish job assigned.
  • Keep work areas free of hazardous conditions, e.g. grease/oil spills, excess supplies, etc.
  • Ensure that work areas are clean and equipment, tools, etc., are properly stored before leaving work area at the end of the work day.
  • Remove unit such as engine, transmission, or differential.
  • Disassemble unit and inspect parts for wear on gasoline and diesel engines.
  • Repair or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
  • Rebuild parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
  • Rewire ignition system, lights and instruments panel.
  • Reline and adjust brakes, align front end, repair or replace shock absorbers, and solder leaks in radiators.
  • Mend damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.
  • Replace and adjust headlights, and install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Applicant must be able to withstand the State of Nevada law enforcement background check.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

The mechanic must:

  • Have an extensive knowledge of the principles of diesel engines, gasoline engines, generators, vehicle electrical apparatus, power and aid functions, hydraulic mechanisms and braking systems.

Language Abilities

The mechanic must have the abilities to:

  • Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Communicate concisely.

Mathematical Abilities

The mechanic must have the abilities to:

  • Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Abilities

The mechanic must have the abilities to:

  • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required

Applicant must have an Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition, employee is required to:

  • Possess a CDL.
  • Successfully pass a required state physical.
  • Pass State of Nevada annual bus drivers examination with a score of 75% or better.
  • Successfully complete a twenty-hour training course required by Nevada State Department of Motor Vehicles and State Board of Education.

Desired

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 demonstrate manual dexterity. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & JOB RISK FACTORS

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 is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

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