Vehicle Mechanic
Job Description
Location:
Facilities ManagementRecruiting Start Date:
03/28/2024Estimated Start Date:
04/08/2024Vehicle Mechanic performs scheduled and non-scheduled preventative maintenance services and repairs to district vehicles and equipment such as, trucks, trailers, automobiles, off-road equipment, mowers, and other small equipment.
Certifications listed as required qualifications may also be obtained upon acceptance of the position.
Incumbent must meet pre-employment drug and alcohol testing requirements; subject to random drug and alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion.
As a District Vehicle Mechanic, you'll provide repairs and preventative maintenance services to the District’s White Fleet and other assorted equipment. This may include inspecting fleet vehicles, estimating damage of vehicles involved in collisions and normal wear and tear, and completing repairs and preventative maintenance to vehicles. You will also perform annual safety inspections. Other duties include ensuring safety, customer care, service and communication, and continuing training and education.
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.
Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Assists leadership with organizing, scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing various maintenance programs
Attends training and in-service meetings
Calculates an accurate cost estimate of repair work as assigned including labor, supplies, and parts costs
Ensures that all work activities adhere to all applicable federal, state, local, industry safety standards, and emissions mandates
Follows all safety rules and regulations
Installs a variety of parts and equipment on assigned vehicles including lights, trailer hitches, and generators
Maintains clean and efficient operating work area
Modifies, tears down, repairs and reassembles major automotive components and assemblies including gasoline engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, and front-end assemblies
Operates a mobile repair vehicle to perform needed repairs and maintenance in the field; lubricates, repairs and/or diagnoses malfunctions of vehicles
Performs electrical repairs, pneumatic system repairs, hydraulic repairs, mechanical repairs, and fuel system repairs
Performs preventative maintenance procedures
Performs troubleshooting and diagnostic duties on all types of vehicles and heavy equipment
Performs a wide range of automotive inspection, maintenance, and repair duties
Performs welding repairs as needed
Prepares and enters records of work performed and parts used on all district equipment repaired
Prepares work orders and reports/solves maintenance problems before they become emergencies
Reads and interprets service and parts manuals, understands diagrams, and interprets video
Recommends purchase of suitable supplies, tools, and equipment
Repairs, cleans, replaces, installs and modifies defective, missing, or malfunctioning components of mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, electrical, braking, steering, pumping, and other related systems of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment
Repairs, cleans, lubricates, and stores maintenance tools and equipment
Responds to all service breakdowns and work orders as required
Responds to operator requests and/or researches appropriate solutions
Stays current with Colorado Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of Vehicles
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems
Ability to analyze malfunctions in equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to input work orders on a computer and generate reports if needed
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to make minor/major repairs on mechanical equipment
Ability to manage simultaneous demands
Ability to operate and care for mechanized equipment
Ability to read/write/speak the English language and follow directions in English effectively
Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
Ability to train others in procedures and the use of equipment
Ability to use computer equipment and related software to support diagnostics
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently on assignments without supervision
Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions
Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and related software for diagnostics
Demonstrates discernment, excellence, honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of best practices for the inspection and repair of assigned vehicles and heavy equipment
Knowledge of proper vehicle maintenance procedures
Knowledge of repair and operations of machinery and equipment
Knowledge of welding applications
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including trainees, coworkers, administrators, vendors, and the general public
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Visual acuity enabling safe operation of tools and machinery
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.
The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
The incumbent may experience exposure to fumes, odors, electrical, and maintenance hazards associated with the working environment.
The incumbent may experience exposure to the elements while performing duties.
The incumbent may be required to respond during inclement weather.
Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions
Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
Lifts/pushes/pulls or carries burdens weighing up to 100 lbs.
Has visual capacity enabling safe operation of tools and machinery
Strength and flexibility: stands, climbs, stoops, kneels, bends, crouches, crawls, twists, reaches, sits, navigates on a creeper, and walks while performing duties
Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation Range:
$24.10-25.31Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Hours per Day:
8.0 hour(s) per dayNumber of Days per Year:
260 days M-FBenefits Eligibility:
For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).
FLSA Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)How to Apply:
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:
A current resume
Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting
Hiring Manager Email:
Application Instructions
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Apply OnlinePosted: 4/25/2024
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: R0009215