Savannah Chatham County Public School System Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and services mechanical issues on district vehicles and equipment. Work will be performed in compliance with established safety procedures and meeting or exceeding industry estimated times as established by the manufacturer. Must be able to drive any vehicle in the Fleet, provide assistance to Fleet Technicians, and be available for on-call status as needed.

REPORTS TO: Shop Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor

SALARY SCHEDULE: 106

WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS

Education Level:

Required:

• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• One year of Fleet Maintenance experience in heavy diesel, truck or bus repair, service or automotive repair.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred:

• Completion of Vocational or Technical School Automotive Training Program.

Licenses, Certifications, and other Requirements

Required:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the county as required by the job.
• Must provide own hand tools, and power tools necessary to repair vehicles.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule in order to meet critical needs to the district.
• Must successfully pass training certification and safety programs as required by the District.
• Commercial driver’s license with school bus and passenger endorsement within 90 days of employment.

Preferred:

• ASE School Bus certified in Brakes, Electrical/Electronic, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Suspension/Steering, or Body Systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance techniques and practices.
• Proficient with the use of diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair both routine and the more complex problems on all types of automotive vehicles and components.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Communication skills, including clarity, tact, courtesy, and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications.
• Ability to work with principals, administrators, and other school personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

1. Inspects assigned vehicles, diagnoses problems, and obtains and/or orders parts needed.

2. Repairs and maintains engines, power trains, brakes, electrical systems, transmissions, etc., buses and other vehicles.

3. Installs, checks, and repairs wheelchair lifts, seat belts, and other restraints.

4. Performs various scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all district equipment.

5. Performs Ga DOE inspections.

6. Troubleshoots complex issues on cameras, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and radios related to hardware, wiring, and other plug and play troubleshooting.

7. Determines how to prioritize tasks.

8. Assists Fleet Technicians by diagnosing more complicated maintenance and repairs work orders as needed.

9. Follows state and district maintenance policies, procedures, and regulations.

10. Uses, as instructed, all personal protective equipment.

11. Works flexible schedule in order to meet critical needs to the district.

12. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has the right to revise this job description at any time and it does not in any way represent a contract of employment. Incumbents will be considered “at will” and appropriate pay will be determined based on the assigned pay grade and allowable experience.

Work Environment

Employees in this classification are normally exposed to a typical office environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

Exceptional Physical or Sensory Demands

• Occasional heavy lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter.
• Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals, or other potential hazards.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods with limited control over rest periods.
• Other: Possession of the strength, dexterity and agility to perform all essential functions, including lifting of heavy equipment and vehicle parts, bending, stooping, standing, reaching, and climbing on and/or crawling under vehicles.