JOB TITLE: Chief Mechanic/Garage Supervisor	LOCATION: Bus Garage
	JOB CATEGORY: Classified
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Transportation	PAY SCALE: Chief Mechanic/ Garage Supervisor
	FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repairing, adjusting, servicing, inspecting, and cleaning vehicles, and may perform work of a journeyman automobile/truck mechanic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Analyzes and resolves equipment problems, and assists mechanics in resolving equipment problems;
• Examines vehicles and determines the nature and extent of damage of malfunction;
• Trains workers and demonstrates repair and maintenance of vehicles, using handtools, welding, and grinding equipment;
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop;
• Prepares work reports using Windows Office Applications, as directed by the Director of Transportation;
• Plans work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience;
• Supervises the Mechanic/Assistant Garage Supervisor, Parts Manager, Mechanic, and Mechanic Helpers;
• Assigns mechanics to performance expectations included, but are not limited to, the following actions:
• inspects and drives repaired vehicles to verify repairs;
• raises vehicles, using hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle;
• removes unit, such as engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches, portable air hoist, and transmission jack;
• disassembles units and inspects parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness of gauges;
• repairs or replaces parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings using mechanics handtools;
• overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and alternators;
• rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panels;
• relines and adjusts brakes, align front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders minor leaks in radiator;
• mends damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts;
• replaces and adjust headlights, and installs and repairs accessories; such as heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers;
• makes minor repairs to county vehicles along highway, such as replacing spark plugs, batteries, and light bulbs, and connecting loose wires.
• Ensures that a clean and safe work area is maintained;
• Promotes and monitors the use and wearing of safety and protective equipment;
• Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures at all times;
• Attends inservice training to develop and improve knowledge and skills of a proficient mechanic;
• Adheres to proper cleaning methods, storage, proper care, and disposal of equipment and supplies;
• Makes minor repairs to county vehicles along the roadside, such as replacing sparkplugs, batteries, and light bulbs, and connecting loose wires;
• Supervises/participates in all duties as listed under the job description of mechanic & assistant garage supervisor;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Reports all accidents and/or potential hazards to the Director of Transportation immediately, or as soon as reasonably possible;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to work well with others.
• Must have Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) endorsement of Master School Bus Technician or making positive progress towards earning said endorsement.
• Must have basic skills and knowledge of computer program applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and must possess experience as a successful service station attendant or equivalent. Evidence of prior successful supervisory experience as chief automobile/truck fleet mechanic or foreperson, and qualify for annual certification, as an official inspection mechanic by the Virginia Department of State is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Drivers License with Air Brake, School Bus, Passenger Bus and Combination Vehicle Endorsement. Candidate must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Duties performed typically in, but not limited to the division bus garage, on buses on bus routes throughout the division. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 50 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds may be required. Work is typically performed walking or standing. The environment also exposes the employee to potentially hazardous substances and possible road hazards. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for diagnosing and repairing mechanical problems; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.

EVALUATION

The Director of Transportation will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

School Board Approved

8/14/01