Master Mechanic

Master Mechanic – Transportation

Job Title:

Master Mechanic – Transportation
Department:
Transportation

Location:

Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC
Pay Grade:
Noncertified Grade 30
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Monday‑Friday (Evenings, weekends, on call as needed)

Performs complex duties in the operation, repair, and maintenance of school buses in the transportation program. Correctly diagnoses and repairs school bus engines, ensuring prompt return to service. Completes required reports to capture all labor, parts, and materials expended while performing inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs in maintenance software. Ensures resource efficiency. Provides guidance and support/assistance to other mechanics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of heavy duty diesel engines and repair techniques and methods;
• Extensive knowledge of maintenance software;
• Considerable knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel;
  Google Apps;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to make decisions regarding the maintenance, diagnosis of mechanical problems, and the repair of school buses with minimal supervision;
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems by experience;
• Ability to utilize diagnostic tools to determine how to appropriately and efficiently make repairs to school buses;
• Ability to communicate repair methods and solutions with management and peers;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, contractors, vendors, and external agencies.

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Five years of progressive experience repairing diesel engines.

• Must hold and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license according to the State of NC requirements;
• Within twelve months of employment complete safety training according to OSHA standards.

• Knowledge of North Carolina Department of Instruction (NCDPI) regulations pertaining to school buses and transportation;
• The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.

• Performs complex work in the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of school buses, determines extent and type of repair needed, and estimates cost of repairs.
• Orders parts and accessories for the repair of school buses, enters work orders into software system used by the district, maintains shop tools and equipment, and ensures and maintains shop in a safe and orderly condition.
• Assists management to ensure repair practices are current with industry standards and State law.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

This position operates in a bus facility garage bay area in non‑conditioned air susceptible to exhaust fumes and noise. Must be able to perform work requiring the use of a crawler. This role routinely uses a variety of bus maintenance repair equipment such as power tools, lifts, computers and other equipment associated with bus repairs. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external agencies, and the community.

Work is considered very heavy physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force. The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.

9/2023

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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