BASIC FUNCTION:
Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the repair and servicing of school buses, trucks and other gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment; coordinate purchasing, dispersing and accounting functions.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct activities of assigned personnel; perform additional
  supervisory duties in the absence of the Director.
• ? Assign, supervise and participate in major and minor mechanical repairs on buses and other light
  motorized equipment; diagnose diesel internal combustion engine maintenance problems.
  ? Supervise scheduling for preventive maintenance of vehicles.
  ? Diagnose, supervise and participate in skilled and semi-skilled repairs of mechanical defects in
  buses, automobiles, trucks and other gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment.
  ? Determine priority of work orders and their assignment to personnel; plan, organize and schedule
  workflow of trades employees as assigned; advise and assist assigned personnel; assure timely
  completion of work.
  ? Maintain records and reports as necessary; coordinate purchasing, dispersing and accounting
  functions; monitor and control budget as assigned.
  ? Conduct in-service training programs for employees and equipment suppliers for new techniques
  in mechanical repairs.
  ? Assist in the selection of new employees; train, supervise and evaluate assigned employees;
  recommend disciplinary action or promotion when appropriate; review completed work and
  provide feedback as necessary.
  ? Attend meetings, seminars, training classes and maintenance clinics.
  ? Initiate requisition for materials and equipment; authorize small purchases from local vendors;
  maintain adequate inventory of parts, equipment and supplies used in repairing and servicing
  motorized vehicles.
  ? Assure proper use of tools, tool room equipment, maintenance and safety practices.
  ? Establish and implement prudent shop safety policies and procedures.
  ? Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Tools, equipment and procedures used in the general overhaul, repairs and maintenance of
  automotive equipment.
  ? Principles of internal combustion engines.
  ? Basic technologies involved in electrical, hydraulics and fuel systems.
  ? Record-keeping techniques.
  ? Complete bus, truck and cab vehicle maintenance operation.
• Health and safety regulations.
  ? Technical aspects of field of specialty.
  ? Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  ? Applicable sections of Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
  ? Gasoline and diesel engines.
  ? Principles and practices of supervision and training.

ABILITY TO:

• Coordinate, supervise and participate in the repair and servicing of school buses, trucks and other
  automotive equipment.
  ? Diagnose malfunctions of and make mechanical repairs to a variety of vehicle equipment.
  ? Operate equipment used in repairing or servicing motorized equipment.
  ? Coordinate activities with other maintenance sections.
  ? Supervise, train and evaluate others.
  ? Evaluate quality of work performed by subordinates.
  ? Set priorities, schedule and assign work.
  ? Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
  ? Work independently with little direction.
  ? Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  ? Meet schedules and time lines.
  ? Maintain records and prepare reports.
  ? Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and five years increasingly responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of light and heavy automotive and power-driven equipment.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Kentucky commercial Class B driver's license; ASE Certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical, TB risk assessment, CAN check ($10), drug screen ($20) & criminal background check ($33.25).  12 month position (240 days per year prorated for remainder of 19-20 school year), 8 hours per day. Paygrade 28 (ranging from $20.98 - $27.06 depending on years of experience)