JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: LEAD MECHANIC

F.L.S.A. Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

Properly licensed to operate vehicles, including Passenger/School Bus endorsements.
Must be willing to serve as substitute driver when needed.
Demonstrates aptitude and competence for automotive, tractor, turf equipment repair, and mechanical problem solving.
A minimum five (5) years experience and/or vocational courses and related certification preferred.
Must remain certified to inspect buses.
Must have Certificate of Completion from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission Petroleum Storage Tank Division - Operator Type A/B. The certificate must stay current throughout employment.
Must have excellent communication skills, be team oriented; dependable, and punctual; helpful and pleasant dealing with people.
Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds repeatedly and to turn, twist, and bend as required to operate equipment and perform duties.

REPORT TO: Supervisor - Director of Transportation

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve - month (232 days.) Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education. Benefits according to the SECNP agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1)Operates all district equipment in a safe manner.

2)Supervises, assists and completes the diagnosing, assigning, and repair of a wide range of district equipment: trucks, trailers, tools, and miscellaneous school property.

3)Establishes an efficient, effective system of routine and preventative maintenance on all equipment.

4)Sets up and supervises a system for the receipt and issuance of parts and supplies, and keeping records and inventories.

5)Maintains a safe and clean work environment, including acceptable storage methods for combustibles.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work overtime as required by supervisor or district administration.
Attends meetings as requested by supervisors or district administration.
Respectful and courteous to parents, students and staff.
Functions as a team player, works on other duties as assigned.