Position Title

AUTO MECHANIC/BUS DRIVER

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Job Description

Repairs, maintains and overhauls gasoline and diesel motor equipment, which may include
trucks, tractors, graders, bulldozers, power shovels, etc.;
Repairs and maintains auxiliary equipment;
Repairs or replaces motor pumps, fuel pumps, generators, carburetors, shock absorbers;
Repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches and front and rear axles;
Adjusts connecting rods and bearings;
Adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels;
Changes and repairs tires and tubes;
Lubricates vehicles, changes oil and oil filters;
Tunes engine and sets the timing;
Cares for shop tools and equipment;
Attaches and removes snow plow blades and other auxiliary equipment;
May operate machine shop equipment, including lathes, grinders and other metal working
machines and make welding repairs;
Operates a school bus, station wagon or other passenger vehicle used as a school bus on a
regular schedule or in driving students on special trips;
Checks school bus to assure safe operation and use before each run;
Maintains order and discipline among passengers;
Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Civil Service Title

Auto Mechanic/Bus Driver

Job Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of the practices, tools, terminology and safety
precautions for automotive equipment maintenance and repair; good knowledge of
passenger vehicle operation; skill in the use of the tools of the trade; demonstrated skill in
operating a passenger vehicle used as a school bus; ability to work from plans and
specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One (1) year of experience as a skilled automotive worker.

Job Category

Transportation

Job Location

Districtwide

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