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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II

JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision by the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, to perform general mechanical work in
the overhaul and repair of school buses, automobiles, trucks, fork lifts, mower tractors and other vehicles;
to perform preventive maintenance on school buses and other District operated vehicles; to perform
emergency school bus driver service; and to do other related work as may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
● Inspect and diagnose mechanical defects on a variety of gasoline and diesel powered buses, trucks, automobiles, tractors and other motorized equipment;
● Perform bus safety inspections including brakes and tires;
● Repair or make replacements as necessary;
● Use a variety of hand tools, diagnostic equipment welding equipment and a variety of mechanical aids in the repair, adjustment and maintenance of motorized equipment;
● Repair broken or damaged bus windows and frames;
● Repair seat covers and frames and secure floor mountings;
● Inspect and replace wheel oil seals;
● Change oil and filters and lubricate joints as necessary;
● Service transmissions, batteries, emission systems, electrical systems, steering systems, differentials, power steering and universal joints;
● Order parts and keep part inventory up to date;
● Maintain a variety of files and records pertaining to motorized equipment repair, overhaul and maintenance;
● Steam clean engines and chassis;
● Inspect and repair wheel bearings;
● Record and log services performed and time on jobs;
● Repair or replace other worn or broken parts which could lend to failure or costly repair if left unattended;
● Advise Vehicle Maintenance Mechanic III of need for any repairs or replacements.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE OF
● Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered motorized vehicles and equipment;
● Principles and theories of the internal combustion engine;
● Operation and use of diagnostic and testing equipment;
● Safe working methods and procedures;
● Legal mandates, policies, regulations and guidelines pertaining to the repair, overhaul and
maintenance of transportation and automotive equipment.

ABILITY TO
● Perform needed skilled preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on all school buses and
District operated vehicles;
● Diagnose the source of mechanical and electrical malfunctions;
● Estimate time and materials;

● Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals;
● Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedure manuals, parts and supply catalogs;
● Write routine reports and correspondence;
● Interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and diagrams;
● Work with minimal supervision;
● Maintain established pace;
● Perform repetitive tasks and complex tasks;
● Respond appropriately to direction and changes;
● Use a variety of hand and power tools used in the automotive trade correctly and safely;
● Maintain simple records and prepare complete and concise reports;
● Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
● Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and possession of the knowledge and abilities
listed above.

EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the preventive maintenance and repair of school
buses and other District operated vehicles desired.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES
● Possession of a valid and appropriate (Class B) California Driver's License;
● Have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must
perform in carrying out the essential functions listed above.
Physical Demands: Walk, stand, stoop, squat, kneel, bend, climb, reach (continuously); push, pull and
twist (occasionally); lift up to 25 pounds alone, to 100 pounds with assistance (occasionally); grasp and
manipulate tools/equipment (continuously); use seeing, hearing and speaking.

Working Conditions: Most work performed indoors, some outdoors. Exposure to: electrically and
mechanically operated equipment; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat
(Non-weather); vibration; outdoor weather conditions; loud noise (example; bus engines) and possible
exposure to dust, wind, and sun.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential
functions of the job.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Bargaining Unit Position September 2008

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