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The Addison Central School District is seeking a 12-month Bus Mechanic. The work involves responsibility for the performance of skilled automotive mechanic tasks required for the maintenance and repair of a fleet of school buses as well as, when necessary, all other school-owned vehicles. The work is carried out in accordance with safe, well-established standard maintenance and repair procedures, and involves the skilled repair and maintenance, including major repair, of all school buses and other automotive equipment owned by the school district. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-level Head Bus mechanic or Transportation Supervisor, with some leeway allowed the incumbent for the exercise of independent judgment in doing whatever is necessary so that equipment complies with approved standards of safety and operation. Direct supervision is exercised over the activities of subordinate assistants/helpers or Garage Laborers if they are also employed. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Performs a variety of repairs to buses, automobiles, trucks, tractors, riding mowers, and other machinery and equipment;

Plans and oversees the work of helpers/assistants and any maintenance tasks performed by drivers;

Repairs and replaces springs, axles, wheel bearings, transmissions, clutches, brake systems, pumps, carburetors/fuel injectors, etc.;

Repairs ignition systems, generators, regulators, etc.;

Adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels;

Makes minor welding repairs to body and chassis;

Paints bus bodies and repairs interiors including seats and windows;

Maintains records of parts and supplies used and prepares requisitions;

Drives school buses on a test run basis, and may be required to drive a school bus on a substitute basis when needed.; and

Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Job Qualifications

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

+ Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and techniques;

+ Thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment, and terminology of the trade;

+ Good knowledge of the operation of a standard school bus and the safety practices and traffic laws and regulations applicable to the driving of same;

+ Working knowledge of the geography of the district in which employed;

+ Skill in the use of test equipment and tools used to make repairs to automotive and other mechanical equipment;

+ Ability to understand and follow a variety of oral and written directions, especially those of a mechanical nature;

+ Ability to direct the work of others;

+ Ability to maintain simple parts inventory records;

+ Mechanical aptitude;

+ Manual dexterity;

+ Good motor and hand and eye coordination;

+ Initiative and resourcefulness; and

+ Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and either:

(a) Graduation from a regionally-accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Technology or a related field; or

(b) Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a skilled automotive mechanic; or

(c) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S)

Possession of a Class B New York State Commercial Driver’s License, with applicable endorsement(s), is required for appointment and must be maintained throughout the time of service in this classification.

Position Start Date:08/27/2025

Application Deadline:08/14/2025

Civil Service Title: Bus Mechanic

Job Number: BM07302025