Work Schedule: 8.00 hours per day (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) - 260 days per year (Monday Friday) Reports To: Director of TransportationSalary: Per Service Employees International Union Local 925 12-Month Employee negotiated salary schedule at IN-DISTRICT APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION PRIOR TO SCREENING ANY OUT-OF-DISTRICT APPLICANTS.Account Code: 9900-53-3110-###-####-0000-0Position Summary: The Journeyman Mechanic will be under the direction of the Lead Mechanic and will inspect, service, and repair school buses, cars, trucks and other district rolling stock and equipment using machinery, test equipment, hand and power tools, gas and electric welding equipment in keepingdistrict vehicles in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problem or disruption to the educational program; will establish and conduct a thorough check and inspection on all school buses prior to each Washington State Patrol Inspection; and perform service calls for all district vehicles rendering any and all assistance necessary.Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Certified diesel technician preferred
- Washington State Commercial Driver's License with applicable endorsements to obtain a School Bus Driver authorization from the Superintendent of Public Instruction (have or obtain within 75 days of hire date)
- 1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job)
- Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
- Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
- Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
- I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
- Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date
Essential Job Functions: This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
- Transport students on to and from school routes, field trips, shuttles etc.
- Install and remove tire chains
- Perform repairs as directed on the interior and exterior of school district vehicles including but not limited to body work, upholstery repair, and glass replacement
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all district vehicles
- Help maintain the fleet in a state of readiness such that out-of-service on state inspections does not exceed 10% but with a goal of 0%
- Assure that hazardous materials are dealt with properly
- Stay informed on school policies and procedures that affect this position
- Steam and or pressure wash vehicles as needed
- Perform brake work on vehicles with air or hydraulic brakes
- Clean shop as directed
- Properly fill out all shop related forms and documentation
- Assist in accident investigation
- Perform on-road service calls as needed
- Attend and/or schedule meetings and trainings as required
- Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
- Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
- Comply with all district policies and procedures
- Perform related duties as assigned
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of diesel engines
- Knowledge and ability to utilize electronic test equipment to diagnose equipment problems
- Knowledge to interpret and follow wiring schematics
- Knowledge of materials and tools and ability to operate equipment to perform job
- Ability to diagnose and repair air brake systems
- Ability to weld with both gas and electric welders
- Ability to perform maintenance and repair on all district vehicles
- Ability to perform physical activity in a variety of working conditions
- Ability to interpret, understand, and apply written labels, charts, and graphs to follow safety rules and regulations
- Ability to shift priorities without advance notice
- Ability to follow oral and written directions
- Ability to work safely, independently, and with sound judgment
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
- Ability to function as a member of a team to complete work activities
- Ability to work with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to comfortably and safely lift, move, or carry objects in excess of forty (40) pounds
- Ability to communicate effectively using district email system
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to perform job
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to understand and maintain drivers work orders, maintenance logs and other related transportation records
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems and complete repairs
- Must have the ability to plan and schedule repair work and work from written instructions, schematics, plans, and oral and written instructions
- Must be proficient in both gasoline and diesel engine diagnosis and repairs
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This is an office job. The employee is confined to a work area; required to have precise control of fingers and hand movements; experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines; must be able to work at a computer monitor for prolonged periods; and must be able to crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and lift/move objects such as files, boxes, etc. The employee is required to deal with distraught and/or angry persons and is exposed to infectious diseases carried by children. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this particular environment and can vary depending upon daily activity but will remain within acceptable ranges.Evaluation: The Journeyman Mechanic shall be evaluated annually by the Transportation Supervisor with input from the Lead Mechanic, pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee's performance of the above essential job functions. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTMarysville School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following Marysville School District employees/departments are designated to address questions and complaints of discrimination:
- Civil Rights: Dr. Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement; ...@msd25.org; 360-###-####
- Gender Inclusivity: Dr. Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement; ...@msd25.org; 360-###-####
- Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying
- Employees: Alvin Cooper, Executive Director of Human Resources; ...@msd25.org; 360-###-####
- Students: Claudette Rushing, General Counsel/Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; ...@msd25.org; 360-###-####
- Title IX: Claudette Rushing, General Counsel/Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; ...@msd25.org; 360-###-####
- Section 504 and ADA: Dr. Michelle Roper, Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services; ...@msd25.org; 360-###-####
Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to any school staff member or the district employee/department listed above by phone at (360) ###-####. You also have the right to file a written complaint. Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270. Policies that address these issues are 3210 Non-Discrimination, 5010 Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action, 3205 Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited, 3207 Prohibition of Harassment Intimidation and Bullying, 3211 Gender-Inclusive Schools and 2162 Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 . These Policies are available online at www.msd25.org at your school or the District's Educational Service Center at 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA, 98270.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMarysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and regulations and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promo, and training. Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following Marysville School District employees/departments are designated to address questions and complaints of discrimination:
- Civil Rights: Dr. Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement; ...@msd25.org; 360-###-####
- Gender Inclusivity: Dr. Courtney Hill, Executive Director of Equity and Family Engagement; ...@msd25.org; 360-###-####
- Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying
- Employees: Alvin Cooper, Executive Director of Human Resources; ...@msd25.org; 360-###-####
- Students: Claudette Rushing, General Counsel/Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; ...@msd25.org; 360-###-####
- Title IX: Claudette Rushing, General Counsel/Executive Director of Legal and Risk Management; ...@msd25.org; 360-###-####
- Section 504 and ADA: Dr. Michelle Roper, Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services; ...@msd25.org; 360-###-####
Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to the district employee/department listed above by phone at (360) ###-####. You also have the right to file a written complaint. Address: 4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270. The Marysville School District is a drug-and tobacco-free workplace.Classification History: Job description developed January 2006. Job description revised December 2011. Job description revised April 2012. Job description September 2023.