Roane County Schools

Mechanic

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    • Position Type
    Service

    Qualifications

    1. High school diploma or equivalent
    2. CDL with Class B minimum endorsement required. To be completed within a year of being hired as a mechanic.
    3. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
    4. Currently hold or previously held classification of Mechanic, or passage of state competency exam for Mechanic

    Responsibilities

    1. Thoroughly inspect all new, used or recently serviced vehicles and equipment to make certain they are in safe operating condition.
    2. Service and repair vehicles and equipment as requested by drivers and equipment operators.
    3. Install accessories in vehicles; i.e., lights, cell phones, TV, cameras, etc.
    4. Clean engines and parts using the proper methods and cleaning materials.
    5. Rebuild, replace or repair gas and diesel engines if practical.
    6. Align front and rear wheels of vehicles.
    7. Inspect tires for wear, wear pattern and damage and repair, or replace tires if needed.
    8. Repair or replace engine cooling system components to correct engine overheating problems.
    9. Inspect entire air and hydraulic brake systems and repair or replace parts for safe operation.
    10. Inspect steering and suspension systems for worn or broken parts and replace or repair as needed.
    11. Diagnose emission control and ignition problems and repair or replace components as needed.
    12. Diagnose fuel system problems (injectors, pumps, fuel lines, filter, etc.) and repair or replace as needed.
    13. Inspect exhaust systems for leaks and restrictions and replace components as necessary.
    14. Repair or replace turbochargers.
    15. Test and repair or replace charging system components.
    16. Replace or repair automatic and manual transmissions.
    17. Inspect and replace or repair drive line components.
    18. Test and repair or replace starters system components including batteries.
    19. Check all circuit breakers and fuses and replace as needed.
    20. Repair or replace primary electrical components.
    21. Install body parts on vehicles; i.e., doors, windows, steps, seats, bumpers, mirrors, etc.
    22. Lubricate all vehicles according to a lubrication schedule.
    23. Check all fluid levels on a regular basis.
    24. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working area.
    25. Perform routine and preventive maintenance on all vehicles and other mechanical equipment.
    26. Keep an up-to-date log on all vehicles and equipment showing repairs and preventative maintenance performed, parts used, date performed, person(s) making repairs and cost.
    27. Attend workshops to keep up-to-date on service and repair of vehicles and other mechanical equipment.
    28. Keep an operating inventory of all parts and materials needed for routine repairs and service.
    29. Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the immediate supervisor may from time to time assign.
    30. Apply safety principles during all working operations.

    Positions

    1. Mechanic (multi-classified with Bus Operator) (Ops)
    2. Substitute mechanic (Subs)