Transportation Mechanic

Position Type: Transportation/Mechanic Date Posted: 3/5/2025 Location: Transportation Dept TITLE: Mechanic - Transportation QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent. • At least four years job related experience related to automotive and or heavy truck or bus mechanical repair experience in making necessary repairs to the school bus fleet, maintenance vehicles, and other gas or diesel equipment. • CDL or ability to obtain CDL within four months of employment. • Additional criteria as the Board may establish. REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor SUPERVISES: Bus Maintenance Assistants JOB GOALS: To plan and perform duties essential to the effective operation of mechanical work for the Transportation Department of the DeSoto Parish School Board. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervises, and schedule repairs and preventive maintenance for buses, vehicles, and fuel powered equipment. • Conduct inspections of the buses and other school board owned vehicles. • Examine vehicles and discuss with the Director of Operations the nature and extent of damages or malfunctions. • Work on repair and recovery of buses before and after normal hours. • Maintain a complete maintenance history on each bus. • Requisition supplies, parts, and equipment as needed under the supervision of the Director of Operations. • Plan work procedures and schedules for bus maintenance employees. • Complete time and dispatch log. • Maintain all tools and related equipment. • Determines problems and repair buses to maintain safe and efficient transportation fleet. • Repair air conditioning and heating units in vehicles. • Assign personnel to keep shop clean and organized. • Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of work accident to the immediate supervisor. "Job-related injuries" include, but are not limited to, any accident or illness which involves loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion, or medical treatment. • Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Director of Operations may assign. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS: • Collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with colleagues and the community to promote growth and to accomplish the district's mission. • Maintains regular attendance and punctuality and notifies appropriate personnel of absences and late arrivals in a prompt manner, as per district procedures. • Complies with all district rules and policies. • Ensures proper care of supplies, electronics/computers and other equipment. • Maintains his/her assigned area and its environment in a manner conducive to a professional working environment. • Participates in activities to improve professional competence, including those activities required by the board. • Oversees the maintenance of current records and reports as assigned. • Projects a well-groomed, professional appearance. • Accepts and implements assistance and resources designed to improve or enhance performance. • Contributes to achieving the district's mission. • Is courteous to faculty, staff and the public. • Recognizes and respects the rights and property of other employees and the public. • Exhibits professional and ethical conduct. • Exercises proper judgment and refrains from conduct which reduces or causes a loss of his/her effectiveness in the profession. • Adheres to all deadlines set by board policy. • Exhibits positive personal behavior and avoids improprieties or the appearance of improprieties. • Maintains confidentiality of all matters related to student and employee matters. • Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of a work accident to the immediate supervisor. • Adheres to the DeSoto Parish School Board's Sexual Harassment Policy to be found at File: GAEAA. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve months EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated at least once annually in accordance with Board Policy. Apply Job!