TITLE:           Mechanic Helper

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a valid Mississippi Commercial Driver’s license, Class A , B, or C with a “P” and “S” endorsement
• Have a valid school bus driver's certificate issued by a Mississippi State Department of Education instructor (School Bus Driver Training Card)
• Be at least 20 years of age
• Have a current DOT Medical Certificate (where applicable)
• Good physical condition with the ability to lift 50 pounds

REPORTS TO: Assistant Transportation Supervisor, Transportation Supervisor, and Director of Operations

SUPERVISES:  N/A

JOB GOAL:  To enable each student, through safe and efficient transportation and facilities, to take advantage of the complete range or curricular and extra-curricular activities offered by the district's schools

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the performance of work orders
• Remove and replace vehicular parts
• Perform scheduled and routine maintenance on all vehicles and buses
• Conduct general inspections of all vehicles and buses
• Perform preventive maintenance making necessary repairs
• Keep work area clean and safe from all hazards and reports hazardous conditions
• Abide by all safety rules
• Perform light repairs when needed
• Routinely inspect and repairs tire as needed
• Wash and clean vehicles and buses as needed
• Perform general inspections and maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Assist co-workers when needed
• Ensure all shop tools and equipment are road ready
• Drive school buses in absence of certified bus drivers when needed
• Perform such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as requested by his/her supervisor(s)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year established by SCCSD School Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated bi-annually by the Superintendent.