Automotive Mechanic Technician III

Automotive Mechanic Technician III

Richmond City Public Schools

Transportation - Richmond, Virginia

Job Details

Job ID:5733000

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Automotive Mechanic Technician III

Grade Level/Terms of Employment:

Grade 111.3 / 12 Month (260 days) Contract

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Work Location:

Transportation Department

Immediate Supervisor:

Automotive Mechanic Lead Technician

General Description:

The Automotive Mechanic Technician III is responsible for servicing and repairing RPS automobiles, buses, and trucks including repairing or replacing worn or broken parts, performing preventive maintenance activities, and servicing motor vehicle equipment and related gasoline, diesel, or alternative fuel engine-powered equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Repairs automobiles, buses, trucks, and other motorized equipment to include preventative maintenance and component repair or overhaul

Performs standard diagnostic techniques, maintains repairs, and overhauls all mechanical systems including engines, transmissions, body, electrical systems chassis, and air brake systems

Installs and manages replacement parts and accessories

Performs testing on all repairs to ensure quality workmanship including a road test

Performs diagnostic testing using software programs such as, but not limited to, IHC Servicemaxx, Cummins Insite, Allison Doc, etc.

Inspect the school buses as indicated in the VDOE preventative maintenance manual

Completes school bus inspections as indicated in the Virginia State Inspection Manual

Produces legible documents of repairs made on work orders

Participates in cross-training of other employees

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or its equivalency required

Trade or vocational school course(s) in automotive, truck, and vehicle maintenance with both gasoline and diesel engine training or any equivalent combination of experience and training required

Minimum of eight years of experience as a skilled automotive and medium truck technician, involving repairs of buses, automobiles, and related equipment including experience in the service repair of Cummins, IHC International engines, and Allison automotive transmissions

Thorough knowledge of air brake systems, suspension and steering, and electrical/electronic systems

Possesses a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with P and S endorsements and the ability to obtain a State of Virginia Vehicle Inspector's certification within one year of employment

Possesses an ASE certification in a minimum of two skill areas; certification in automotive, school buses, or heavy trucks preferred

Ability to lift 75 pounds regularly

Owns a sufficient amount of everyday hand tools applicable to school buses and medium-duty trucks and automobiles

Ability to perform a flexible schedule including being on call/rotating schedule

Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills

Bilingual/fluency in Spanish preferred

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an on-line application. Please access website at: www.rvaschools.net

Please upload a current resume with your application. Three references names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

START DATE: Based on School Board approval

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$44,380 to $68,250 Per Year

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