Mechanic
: Job Details :

Position Type:

Transportation Services

Date Posted:

10/9/2023

Location:

Transportation Services

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

October 9, 2023

POSITION: Mechanic

LOCATION: Transportation

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mechanic will provide efficient, economical vehicle service and repairs ensuring the safe, efficient operating conditions of all school system vehicles and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Vocational diploma in Automotive or related field;

* Minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a mechanic;

* In-depth knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and mechanical systems;

* Must possess or attain and maintain a valid Georgia commercial driver's license with a P and S endorsement within 90 days of the hire date;

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Ability to apply critical thinking skills and recommendations in rendering solutions to various issues;

* Ability to maintain equipment records;

* Positive job attitude and the ability to work with others;

* Must have excellent organizational skills;

* Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Inspects, diagnoses maintain, overhauls, and repairs automobiles, trucks, tractors, buses, and other related equipment;

* Performs major and minor mechanical repairs and adjustments on power trains, brakes, steering, electrical, cooling, and related systems;

* Performs complete overhaul on gasoline and diesel engines, major and minor engine efficiency improvements;

* Diagnoses motor knocks, noise, or mechanical failures through both road testing and the use of diagnostic equipment;

* Replaces or repairs universal joints, axles, transmissions, and clutches as required; Replaces tie rods, steering sectors, spring, and shock absorbers;

* Replaces or rebuilds generators, alternators, regulators, starters, wiring, and gauges;

* Maintains and repairs environmental apparatus installed on automotive equipment;

* Makes emergency road calls to perform minor repairs on equipment or tow disabled equipment to the garage;

* Performs light welding and machine work incidental to the completion of repair assignments;

* Changes and repairs tires when necessary;

* Maintains accurate, up-to-date records associated with all maintenance activities;

* Assists in general housekeeping of the repair areas and related facilities;

* Assists in the implementation of standard safety procedures;

* Repairs and maintains other shop equipment as necessary;

* Maintains and repairs school bus upholstery;

* Performs other such duties as needed or assigned by the supervisor.

REPORTS TO: Shop Foreman

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The review of applicants will begin on October 23, and will continue until the position is filled.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.

THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY

The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

Dougherty County School System uses the Applitrack system from Frontline to manage employment applications online.

About Us

The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocates for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 21 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools), five learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

Important Note

This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.