Job Information
KERNVILLE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Mechanic in Lake Isabella, California
Mechanic
Kernville Union School District
Salary: Starting Range $28.06 - $38.36 per hour Location: Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation (M.O.T.) Department
Schedule and Benefits
- Work Year: 261 days per year.
- Hours: 8 hours per day.
- Benefits: This position includes a comprehensive insurance package and retirement benefits.
Definition
Working under the direction of the M.O.T. Coordinator, the Mechanic performs skilled journeyman-level work in the repair and maintenance of district vehicles, including automobiles, buses, trucks tractors and a variety of other mechanical equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance and Repair: Perform maintenance and repair work on buses, automobiles, trucks, tractors, and a variety of other mechanical equipment.
Inspections:
Performing scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance on gasoline, diesel, and alternative-fuel school buses, following California Highway Patrol (CHP) and California Department of Education standards.
Conducting the mandatory 45-day/3,000-mile safety inspections and the 6-month CHP-regulated school bus inspections. This includes examining braking systems, steering components, suspension, chassis integrity, lighting, emergency exits, exhaust systems, and emissions-related components.
- System Diagnostics: Diagnose and locate mechanical defects, adjust and reline brakes, perform tune-ups, and make minor body and fender repairs.
- Technical Proficiency: Perform skilled automotive repair on both gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
- Administrative Duties: Prepare time and materials estimates, maintain records of work performed, and requisition supplies and equipment.
- Emergency Response: Answer road calls for emergency service as required.
Requirements and Qualifications
Experience: One year of journeyman-level experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment, including heavy equipment such as buses and trucks.
Licensing and Certificates:
- A valid, appropriate California Class II driver's license.
- Successful completion of the California Highway Patrol examination for school bus drivers.
- A standard Red Cross First Aid Certificate.
Education: Formal or informal education sufficient to ensure the ability to read and write at the level required for successful performance.
Preferred: Certified Diesel Mechanic status is preferred.
Essential Physical Requirements
This role requires high physical stamina, including:
- Very Frequent (76%+): Standing for extended periods, ascending/descending steps, bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, reaching in all directions, and the ability to lift and carry 100 lbs.
- Often (51-75%): Ability to communicate clearly for normal conversation and see for the purpose of reading laws, codes, and observing students.
APPLICATION:
A district application with three professional/personal references must be filed with
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