Mechanic - Transportation EXTENDED Job Sebring area,Florida USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Mechanic 4 - Transportation - job #4000 (2 Positions) EXTENDED
Position Type:
Transportation/Mechanic

Date Posted:
8/18/2025

Location:
Transportation

Closing Date:
03/09/2026
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE:
Mechanic

ASSIGNMENT:
Mechanic 4 - Transportation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or equivalent or trade school certificate

Two (2) years documented experience in the particular trade or craft

A valid Florida Commercial Driver's License or agrees to obtain within ninety (90) days

Physical Requirements: Ability to do strenuous physical tasks during the performance of duties, to include lifting up to 100 pounds, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, etc.

Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Physical ability to perform tasks that involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of heavily, physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (75-100 pounds) and occasionally more than 100 pound

Physical ability to perform skilled coordinated movements that involve moderate manual dexterity and demonstrate a mastery of the particular tools, equipment, materials and techniques of the trade or craft

Physical ability to perform tasks that require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odors, and depths as most tasks require visual perception and discrimination, as well as oral communications ability

Physical ability to perform tasks in an environment that may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, compressed air sources or toxic agents

Ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications

Ability to adhere to all established safety and housekeeping standards, to include regulatory entities and ensures such standards are not violated

Knowledge of electrical systems, steering systems, hydraulic and air brake systems.

Knowledge/experience with diesel engines, transmission and differential systems for trucks and buses

Knowledge/experience with automotive air conditioning systems

Possess or obtain, within one (1) year of employment, certification as a School Bus Inspector as provided by the Florida Department of Education

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs school bus safety inspections in accordance to the most current Department of Education Inspection Manual.

Prepares bus inspection reports, performs bus inspections, and periodic maintenance and repairs. Documents completed repairs and complete work orders

Handles decisions to remove vehicles from service

Performs repairs to vehicles as instructed on the work orders by the Garage Manager or Mechanic V

Reports to the Garage Manager, or Mechanic V, any necessary repairs not listed on the work order

Performs preventive maintenance according to assigned schedules as needed ( i.e., changing oil, tires, transmission fluid, tune ups, filters and belt replacement)

Repairs or replaces damaged or missing parts and components ( i.e., mirrors, glass, windshields, windows, doors, wipers)

Operates various standard automotive mechanics' tools and specialized testing and diagnostic equipment in performing assigned tasks (i.e., hand tools, laptop/diagnostic tools, torque meters, voltage meters, air tools, grinders and cutters, staple guns, jacks and lifts)

Performs various testing tasks in ensuring vehicle roadworthiness and to ensure vehicles are prepared according to established route schedules, i.e., checking air systems and valves, tire pressures and conditions, testing electrical pathways

Performs service and repair on various automotive components and devices ( i.e., mufflers, water hoses, starters, brakes, tires, points, plugs, radiators, cylinders, rotors, horns, wheelchair lifts

Diagnoses, repairs, and/or replaces electrical/electronic lighting systems, control systems, cooling systems, transmissions, starting and charging systems

Conducts vehicle road tests to ascertain repair effectiveness and performs final inspection upon completion of service/repair prior to release for use and operation

Performs cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, materials, and vehicles utilized per assigned work order; ensures adherence to principles and practices of safe equipment use and operation

Plans and organizes daily work routine and establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology

Avoids duplication of effort and efficiently estimates expected time of completion for work elements, and establishes a personal schedule accordingly

Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions without tardiness and implements…


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