Automotive Mechanic Helper​/Bus Driver

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Marathon Central School District

• Location:
  
  Marathon Central School District
• Date Available:
  
  03/09/2026
• Closing Date: 02/13/2026

Title:
Automotive Mechanic Helper

This position has responsibility for the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment. This is skilled work involving responsibility for the maintenance and repair, including major repair, of all automotive equipment owned by a school district, town, or municipal department. The operator of a large automotive vehicle is responsible for the safety and conduct of the children who are passengers. Work is performed under general direction with considerable leeway for the use of independent judgment in bringing equipment up to approved standards of safety and operation.

Supervision is exercised over the work of helpers, equipment operators or bus drivers. In school districts not employing an administrative official with responsibility for supervising the transportation program, an employee in this class assumes responsibility for calling substitute drivers, maintaining transportation records, amending bus routes, and generally coordinating the pupil transportation program. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC: (Illustrative only) Performs a variety of repairs to trucks, buses, automobiles, tractors and other machinery and equipment;
Lays out and supervises the work of helpers and any maintenance tasks done by drivers;
Schedules maintenance work to insure proper servicing of vehicles;
Repairs or replaces springs, axles, wheel bearings, transmissions, clutches, brake systems, pumps and carburetors;
Repairs ignition systems, generators, regulators, etc.;
Adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels;
Makes minor welding repairs to bodies and chassis;
Paints bus and truck bodies and repairs interiors including seats and windows;
Maintains records of parts and supplies used and prepares requisitions.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES FOR THE BUS DRIVER: (Illustrative only) Operates a bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions;
Checks the operating condition of the bus before starting on a trip;
Reports any operational defect to immediate supervisor;
Informs children about safety practices;
Maintains orderly conduct of children on bus;
Keeps interior and exterior of vehicle clean and neat;
Performs a post-trip inspection, which includes checking for students;
Maintains records of mileage, routes, times and incidents;
Prepares and maintains maps of routes and pick-up points;
May operate a station wagon or other similar vehicle;
May perform minor maintenance tasks on the vehicle.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC: Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and of the tools and terminology of the trade; demonstrated skill in making repairs to automotive and other mechanical equipment; ability to lay out work for self and others; familiarity with welding techniques; ability to maintain simple records and prepare reports; good motor, hand and eye coordination;

good physical condition.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR BUS DRIVER: Good knowledge of driving safety practices, traffic laws and regulations; good knowledge of the geography of the area served; ability to operate a bus under difficult driving and road conditions; ability to make minor repairs to the vehicle; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along well with children and command their respect;

mechanical aptitude; mental alertness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of satisfactory experience as a skilled automotive mechanic; or any equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess the appropriate class NYS driver's license and meet all 19-A requirements within six months of hire date.

Cortland County Civil Service Application must be filled out also.

A posting current as of 1/23/2026 11:50:51 PM CST.