Mechanic Heavy Duty Journeyman - Vehicle Maintenance

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Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$24.97

Class/Calendar:

B25, 12 months

Benefits:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To diagnose, using computer software, and perform repairs on district vehicles; and to ensure the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.

All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

Regular and on-time attendance required

Diagnose and correct all types of engine problems from tune-up to complete engine and transmission overhauls

Inspect, diagnose and make minor repairs on district vehicles (i.e. buses, automobiles, vans and trucks)

Make service calls for emergency repairs and operate light towing equipment for vehicle recovery

Check buses for safety conformance and compliance

Determine and follow safe work procedures and keep shop are maintained and free from hazards

Perform required paperwork and record keeping in a timely, neat and legible manner

Estimate time and cost repairs of equipment

Lubricate, adjust and service equipment

May drive any school bus and/or any school van safely to transport students over any scheduled routes and/or any special excursions (field trips, athletic events) for absent bus drivers

Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

Five years mechanical with minimum three years diesel experience

Skills and experience of journeyman mechanic

Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record

Successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship and/or proof of equally satisfactory experience

Ability to obtain a class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements

Valid, or ability to obtain, ADEQ vehicle emissions license

Preferred Qualifications:

High School education or equivalent

ASE certification

Skills & Competencies:

Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community

Ability to operate vehicle maintenance repair facility equipment (i.e. brake drum lathe, laptop diagnostics)

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships

Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)

Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills

Proficient in diagnostic testing equipment of automotive and maintenance shops

Ability to work outside in either heat or cold; to lift and/or move 75 lbs

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties

Physical Demands: You may be required to do the following tasks frequently:

Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit

Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)

Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity

Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely

Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)

Maintaining focus for extended periods

Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Lifting & Force: The job involves lifting and moving objects with the following frequency:

Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force

Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force

Occasionally: up to 50-100 pounds of force

Working Environment: You may encounter some of the following conditions:

Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle

Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, anti-freeze)

Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements

Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens

Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment

Occasional outdoor work, especially if performing maintenance on-site (e.g., school parking lots or during road calls)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.