AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

 Mechanic

 

Job Summary

Under direction of the Head Mechanic, plan and assign the activities of Transportation maintenance personnel in performing skilled maintenance, servicing, and repair work on all district vehicles and school buses.

 

Reports to: Transportation Director/Head Mechanic 

 

Qualifications

• High school Graduate or GED.

• Must possess a valid class B commercial driver’s license with the proper endorsements and have received required training as a New Mexico State school bus driver or a willingness to obtain this training and certification.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation physical examination by a licensed physician.
• Must pass a substance abuse test as prescribed by local school board policy and state statutes.
• Must have current Red Cross First-Aid certification or equivalent and CPR certification or a willingness to obtain this training and certification.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record and criminal background that reflects a professional driver and meets all district, state, and federal requirements.

• Any combination of education, training, and/or experience, which demonstrates ability to perform the required duties. 
• A typical qualifying background would include at least four years experience as a journey level automotive mechanic. Must have also had specialized training in safety maintenance of school buses.  
• Prefer ASE certified as Master School Bus Technician.
• Must have knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in vehicle maintenance, servicing, and repair of a variety of vehicles including school buses. 
• Have record keeping, supervision, training, and leadership techniques. 
• Be knowledgeable of safety requirements for school buses.
• Must have ability to use specialized tools and equipment to successfully perform vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair on a variety of district vehicles, including school buses. 
• Maintain accurate records. Plan, organize, and execute responsibilities to meet deadlines. Train, supervise, and evaluate shop employees. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must complete a finger-print background check 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Duties are not limited to, but shall include the following):

• Assist in ordering necessary supplies and equipment for garage and shop. 
• Make repairs and perform major tune-ups on school buses and district trucks and automobiles. 
• Maintain proper forms on all repairs and inspections.  
• Answer telephones and radios as needed and to know daily operation of the Transportation Department and fill in as needed.
• Maintain records as needed.
• Have a positive attitude and communicate with students, parents, teachers, co-workers and supervisors.  
• Perform other related duties as required.

 

Additional Responsibilities 

• Must be able to obtain Commercial driver’s license within six months of hire.
• Will be required to drive bus and transport students as needed.
• Able to operate lift equipment and securing devices on special needs equipment.
• Become knowledgeable in state and federal requirements for Bus repairs.

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
• Wear protective devices such as back supports, eyewear, and steel toe boots as job condition demands.
• Successfully complete all training programs and all continuing education requirements in a timely and professional manner.
• Knowledge of shop safety.

• Must know how to properly operate and learn all multimedia equipment, and other current technologies.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education And/Or Experience

 Please see Qualifications

 

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general correspondence, technical procedures and/or governmental regulations.  

 

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.

 

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers and community.  
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.  
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions.
• Ability to work around congested areas.  
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule around job responsibilities. 

 

Analytical and Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, verbal or diagram form, and deal with several abstract variables.

 

Temperaments 

• Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments.  
• Ability to perform a variety of duties.  
• Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions.  
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments, and reach conclusions.  
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress.

 

Physical Attributes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, type or feel.  The employee may occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.  

 

Certificates, Licenses

Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid New Mexico class B commercial driver’s license with the proper endorsements.

 

Must have current Red Cross First-Aid certification or equivalent and CPR certification or a willingness to obtain this training and certification.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Term of Employment

Twelve-month employee, 8 hours per day, subject to 24 hours call and salary determined by district schedule.

 

Evaluation

Performance of duty will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with Aztec School Board Policy.

 

Physical Rating Level

This position will require the employee to function at a “Very Heavy” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes.  “Very Heavy” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift over 100 pounds occasionally or up to 50 pounds frequently. 

 

Physical Requirement Details

Work Actions
Finger Dexterity	C
Sitting	F
Standing	F
Walking	F
Repetitive Motions
Hand	Right: F	Left: F	Both: F
Foot	Right: F	Left: F	Both: F
Grasping: Hand	Right: F	Left: F	Both: F
Fine Manipulation: Hand	Right: F	Left: F	Both: F
Use of Head and Neck
Static	F
Flexing	F
Rotating	F
Work Positions
Bending	F
Squatting	F
Crawling	F
Climbing	F
Reaching	F
Vision	C
Activities
Unprotected Heights	O
Driving Automotive Equipment	F
Around Machinery	C
Temperature Extremes	F
Noise and Vibration	C
Hazards	F
Dust, Fumes, Odors, Chemicals	C
Balance and Coordination	R

 

Definitions: R = Rarely = 1% to 9% of an 8 hour work day

O = Occasionally = 10% to 33% of an 8 hour work day

F = Frequently = 34% to 66% of an 8 hour work day

C = Continuously = 67% to 100% of an 8 hour work day

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job classification.

Updated 4/2025