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#1957 Mechanic HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia Department of Education • Full-time • Charleston, WV, US • 4w ago

JobID: 33375

Position Type:
Bus Operator/Transportation/Bus Mechanic

Date Posted:
10/22/2024

Location:
HCS County Wide

County:
Hancock County Schools - website

HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS
NEW CUMBERLAND, WV 26047

Salary based on experience and education level per HCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 44% of direct compensation.

JOB POSTING #1957
BID CLOSES 10/28/24

Two (2) Positions Available
Location: Transportation Department
Time: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Hours Per Day: 8 hours
Salary Range: F (plus supplement)
Employment Terms: 260/261 days

MECHANIC

TITLE: Mechanic means a person employed to perform skilled duties independently in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, school buses and other mechanical and mobile equipment to use in a county school system.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License with school bus and passenger endorsement issued by the State of West Virginia and a good driving record. Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively. Must possess or be willing to obtain a license to perform automotive inspections as required by the state of West Virginia. Demonstrate proficiency in diagnosis and repair of diesel and gasoline engines. High school education or equivalent required.

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation and/or Chief Mechanic, Superintendent

JOB GOALS: The job of the Mechanic is to keep the county’s school buses, trucks, vans and other vehicles in a state of operating excellence that they present no problems of interruption to the educational system.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Maintains Positive Work Habits

Is punctual and minimizes absences
Complies with county and school policies and procedures
Takes initiative in performing assigned tasks

B. Performs Duties Efficiently and Productively

Performs duties as assigned including driving bus routes when needed
Promotes high standards of safety
Assists in maintaining a complete inventory of supplies and equipment
Works with the West Virginia State School Bus Inspector to see that all school buses meet required safety standards.

C. Maintains and/or upgrades skills

Completes all required continuing education or in-service training
Becomes knowledgeable in all phases of fleet maintenance
Reads and reviews periodicals in the diesel and automotive fields

D. Maintains Positive Attitude

Works cooperatively with others
Observes confidentiality rights of students, teachers, parents, and co-workers
Maintains positive attitude toward work

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Hancock County Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Service Personnel.