Shop Mechanic – Transportation Services

Position Overview

Reynoldsburg City Schools (RCS), a school district recognized throughout the state for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, is seeking a Shop Mechanic for the Transportation Services Department.  The District has a student enrollment of over 7,000 students. The Shop Mechanic is part of a team responsible for maintaining and servicing the District bus fleet and other vehicles. This position reports to the Shop Manager of Transportation Services.

Attributes of Ideal Candidate

Characteristic Responsibilities

The characteristic responsibilities and duties of the Shop Mechanic include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining a safe and reliable bus and vehicle fleet
• Providing inspections, service, repair, and upkeep of the District bus fleet and vehicles in sound mechanical condition. This includes the implementation of a preventative maintenance and general maintenance program as well as providing immediate maintenance
• Evaluate mechanical problems using various diagnostic equipment
• Ability to rebuild, replace, or repair major vehicle components, assemblies, and systems to include but not limited to engines, transmissions, chassis, suspensions, electrical and cooling systems, exhausts, chair lifts, etc.
• Prepare and maintain bus fleet according to the State of Ohio Highway Patrol bus inspection requirements
• Responsible for maintaining records of all preventative maintenance and general repair work to include creating, tracking, and closing out work orders in an electronic fleet maintenance system
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures (e.g. oil changes, brakes, tire rotation, lights, PMI safety inspection, etc.) including cleaning outside of vehicles for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe operating condition and meeting mandated requirements
• Does major mechanical, welding, and body repair within the limits of the available tools and equipment
• Performs minor body work (e.g. front ends, fenders, bumpers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the appearance and safe Operation of District vehicles
• Responds to service calls regarding disabled vehicles for the purpose of performing emergency repair work in the field
• Must keep accurate inventory records through an inventory tracking system
• Ensures the compliance on a day to day basis with State, Federal, and District requirements. Ensures a safe environment exists and that all maintenance and related activities are in conformance with District policies and regulatory requirements
• Responsible for the operation of the Garage Shop in the absence of the Shop Manager
• Helps keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (if needed) as well as may be required to be on-call on nights, weekends, and during severe weather
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Shop Manager

 Required Certifications, Education, Philosophies, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED desirable
• 2+ years’ experience in fleet maintenance
• S.E. Certifications or other related certifications
• CDL Operator’s license with required endorsements or the ability to obtain
• Knowledge of transit vehicles and related equipment, parts/maintenance manuals, and preventative and corrective diesel maintenance procedures
• Knowledge of inventory and fleet management systems
• Skilled in the use of the various manufacturer’s types of diagnostic equipment
• Knowledge of the State of Ohio Highway Patrol bus inspection requirements
• Required to have own mechanic tool set

 Preferred Certifications, Education, Philosophies and Experience

• Knowledge of basic computer operations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to exhibit exceptional level of professionalism when working in an environment with students, employees, and administrators
• Ability to understand and interpret complex oral and written instructions; demonstrated and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to consistently perform with a high degree of accuracy; and to independently solve complex issues commensurate with the position

Terms of Employment.

• Twelve (12) month, full year contract with hourly rate as established by the Board based on experience and qualifications
• Individual must successfully be able to meet the requirements of a BCI/FBI Background Check

Reynoldsburg City Schools is a Tobacco Free District in which the use of tobacco products is strictly prohibited on District property 

This position is hired through the ESC of Central Ohio