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POSITION:          Skilled Craftsman 

LOCATION:         Lane Tansportation Center

REPORTS TO:   Supervisor of Transportation and Shop Foreman
CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled
BASIC FUNCTION:  Responsible for performing skilled repair and maintenance of school buses, trucks, cars and related work as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal trade school or equivalent acceptable to the district
• Four years' experience in an automotive mechanic trade with proficiency in diesel engines, air brake systems and other related systems.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction and to complete service records and reports.
• Stay current on latest diagnostic/fleet maintenance software such as quickserv and M5
• Ability to operate machinery, including but not limited to, forklift, plow truck, Bobcat, bus lifts, tractors and tow truck
• Ability to diagnose and repair different makes and models of school buses 
• Able to create and complete work order process 
• Must have or obtain a CDL "Class B" Commercial Driver's License* and a School Bus Drivers License with "P*","S" and air brake endorsements* to be successfully completed within the probationary period of employment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with assistance
• May be required to work night shift, extended hours or holidays as transportation or district operations require.
• Must supply complete set of personal hand tools up to one (1) inch sockets and wrenches.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety of buses worked on for safe transportation of students, drivers and general public
• Repair complex vehicle systems
• Advanced diagnostics, utilizing, dvom meters, oscilloscpes, computerized diagnostic equipment to identify complex mechanical and electronic issues
• Repair wheel chair lifts, electrical systems, engine performance issues using computers.  Diagnose flow charts, wire diagrams, and service manuals
• Responds to road side service calls for bus repairs, accidents, and towing recovery; operating safely, accessing situations quickly securing us and assisting driver and supervisor in transfer of students in all weather conditions, day or night, as instructed
• Respond to immediate safety or operational concerns
• Open and close transportation department morning and night
• Salt plow yards with all equipment as needed for snow removal and icy conditions
• Perform heavy repairs of engine, transmissions, suspension axle drive shafts and brake systems
• Cooperate fully with other transportation department employees and other district personnel
• Handles maintenance requests as assigned by the supervisor or designee and paperwork involved in completion of assignment
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise and instruct others in their demonstrated craft skill
• Drive school buses on routes transporting students as requested I urgent situations
• Fill def tanks for school buses and district vehicles and equipment
• Completes written or electronic maintenance records for all equipment
• May be required to work during emergency operation
• Perform preventative maintenance on buses and equipment, trucks, plows, skid steer, tractor
• Answer spontaneous shop calls
• Salt plow yards with all equipment as needed for snow removal and ice conditions
• Prepare all buses for biannual state inspection
• Repair/replace radio/pa systems
• Cooperate fully with other Transportation Department employees and other district personnel
• Participate in maintenance operations other than their demonstrated skill when needed
• Handles maintenance requests as assigned by the Supervisor or the designee and paperwork involved in completion of assignment.
• Operates other equipment as required including a school bus in urgent situations
• Fill def tanks
• Complete written or electronic maintenance records for all equipment
• May be required to work during emergency operations.
• Minor yard gate repair and clean up of fuel spills
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to A and B mechanics on more difficult repairs
• Rebuild engines, transmissions, and axles as needed
• AC diagnostic repairs
• Other duties as assigned

 
STARTING DATE:    Mutually Agreeable
SALARY:                   Salary schedule can be found on the district's website: https://www.christinak12.org/fs/resource-manager/view/326ead94-2ad4-4da9-9e6e-2a1cda8fc367
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Qualified applicants must submit an online application and attach a letter of interest, resume, three current (dated within one year) letters of recommendation. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting.  In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.  
 

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 South College Avenue
Newark, Delaware 19702
PH:  302/552-2600  FX:  302/295-8922
Website:  www.christinak12.org                                                                                                                                            

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.