McComb School District Head Mechanic

Position Title: HEAD MECHANIC

Job Goals:

· To keep the district vehicles and equipment in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Good writing and communication skills.

· Demonstrate success in performing a wide variety of tasks requiring an understanding of and proficiency of automotive, diesel mechanics, and mechanical repair.

· Possess five years of automotive/mechanical repair experience and/or appropriate certificate indicating formal automotive/mechanical repair training and schooling.

· Ability to establish and maintain records required in the transportation department.

· Ability to schedule and supervise work assignments and evaluate mechanics, assistant mechanic, and mechanic helpers.

· Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs., climb, push, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach.

· Possess valid Mississippi Commercial Driver’s License.

· Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Requirements:

· Assign duties and make work schedule for mechanics and mechanic helpers.

· Monitor and help to evaluate the work performance of mechanics and mechanic helpers, offer recommendations on yearly evaluations.

· Maintain an inventory of needs, parts and supplies, maintain records of usage, place requests for parts and supplies as needed to keep inventory current.

· Assist in up-grading mechanics’ skills and work performance through on the job training, task performance monitoring, and modeling techniques.

· Diagnosis and repair of district automotive equipment.

· Promote high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in work connected areas.

· Establish an efficient and effective system of routine automotive maintenance and preventive care. Establish and maintain cost and repair record system.

· Conduct safety checks and inspections as required by the district and state law.

· Maintain records of these inspections. Assist in the record keeping and filing of all reports due the district or State Department of Transportation.

· Perform bus routes as needed for compensations at the daily rate if bus route is outside of the daily work schedule.

· Ensure that all busses are fueled in the A.M.

· Inspect busses daily using Mississippi Highway Patrol checklist to verify they are in good working condition.

· If utilizing C.W.C. Workers, pick up and transport after busses are fueled.

· Ensure tools, equipment and supplies back in proper location daily.

· Promote safety in shop by using proper tools and clean surroundings daily.

· Perform such other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.