ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Anticipated Opening for 2023-2024 School year

Transportation Building - Mechanic/Transportation Servicing

The position of a mechanic/transportation servicing al the transportation building is now open. Please note the job description is attached. This is a 12 month - 260 days at 8 hours per day total of 2080 hours per year position as per salary schedule.

How to Apply: Internal/External
If you are interested in being considered for this position and feel you are qualified, you must apply online at www.marioncityschools.org prior to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024 or until filled. If you have any questions please contact Julie Kenney via email jkenney@mcspresidents.org.

The Board/Administration has the sole discretion to determine qualifications of all candidates based upon posted qualifications which will include but are not limited to the following:

Ability to competently do the job
Attendance
People skills
Loyalty
Experience
Job skills and knowledge
Work ethic
Can the person do the essential functions required of the job?

The above qualification criteria may be determined via personnel file (if available), past evaluations (if available), administration/supervisor input, reference checks, testing (if required for position), interview process, and any other methods deemed appropriate by the employer.

It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation or disabling conditions. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is related to the ability in activities involved in the position or program for which application is made.

MARION CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.

Mechanic

2080 Hours (260 days @ 8 Hrs.)

Experience	Hourly	Experience	Hourly	Experience	Hourly	Experience	Hourly
0	$20.38	1	$20.85	2	$21.35	3	$21.85
4	$22.36	5	$22.90	6	$23.43	7	$23.99
8	$23.99	9	$23.99	10	$24.59	11	$24.59
12	$24.59	13	$24.59	14	$24.59	15+	$24.59

JOB DESCRIPTION - CLASSIFIED

TITLE: Mechanic/Transportation Servicing

RESPONSIBLE TO: Transportation Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

CLASSIFICATION: Bus Mechanic

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Twelve month contract - 260 days at 8 hours per day - total of 2080 hours per year. Working hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with a half hour (1/2) hour unpaid lunch period.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Provide miscellaneous tasks of maintenance and repair to the buses (1st priority), trucks, tractors, and mowers.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Maintains school buses, minor repairs, changes oil, lubricates, changes filters, and cleans both inside and Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine repairs.
Gets all buses ready for state inspections (summer and random).
Makes necessary repairs/corrections as noted in state
Performs under-hood checks on regular basis (buses).
May transport buses to special required locations as needed for necessary
Responsible for helping Transportation Supervisor coordinate breakdowns and accidents involving school vehicles.
Fills in as a driver as required. Must have a valid CDL Class B License with School Bus Endorsement or be willing to obtain one as soon as possible.
Orders and picks up parts as needed in conjunction with Transportation
Responsible for cleaning and organizing transportation bay area at the Service
Maintains mowers, trucks, snow removing equipment, and other power equipment used in the district as time allows and approved by Transportation Supervisor.
Helps blow snow as needed, particularly at the bus lots and service building area.
Come in as requested by Transportation Supervisor due to unusual conditions (ex. cold weather and need to help start buses, vandalism, etc.).
School vehicles cannot be used for private use.
Mechanic is responsible for providing, and safe guarding his own tools - those needed and not provided by the school district.
Must work cooperatively with service building personnel and other MCS employees.
Meets with Transportation Supervisor on a regular basis to discuss repairs, needs, issues, etc.
Must be neat, clean, and dressed in a manner that reflects a responsible position. Uniforms are provided by the school district.
Is responsible to Transportation Supervisor and performs other related duties assigned to him/her.