TITLE:   BUS MECHANIC

 

REPORTS TO:  DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

 

JOB GOAL: COMPLETE SERVICE, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SCHOOL BUSSES AND ALL OTHER SCHOOL VEHICLES.

 

Performance Responsibilities

 

1. The bus mechanic will adhere to all local, state and federal regulations.
2. They will also adhere to all rules and regulations set forth by the Poplar Bluff Board of

            Education.

3. The Poplar Bluff School District will employ two mechanics. One will be designated as

            a head mechanic. This person will be designated by the Director of Transportation.

4. They will have on file a current health certificate, indicating they are in reasonably

            good health.

5. Mechanics will hold a valid Missouri and Federal licenses, as required by law.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

1. The bus mechanics primary responsibility is to maintain and repair all vehicles owned

            and operated by the school system.

2. They will serve as a State Inspection Station for the purpose of inspecting annually

            all school busses and other school vehicles.

3. They must be able to road test all repaired vehicles.
4. Drive a bus route.
5. They are responsible for all duties and responsibilities of regular bus drivers; except

            they are not to be reassigned to custodial or maintenance duties during the months

            school is not in session.

6. Be responsible for any other duties assigned by the Director of Transportation.
7. Must be physically able to lift and change bus tires.
8. Must be physically able to assist or remove students from the bus in case of an

            emergency