Mechanic

Garfield County School District 16

Position Title: Mechanic
Position Type: Classified
FLSA Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Chief of Operations and Innovations
Supervises: N/A
Location: Transportation Department
Anticipated Start Date: October 15, 2025
Length of Contract/Terms of Employment: Date of Hire through June 30, 2026
Salary & Benefits: Prorated Salary Range $54,560-$91,102, Employee Benefits Package
Job ID#: 1464

Position Summary: The mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and inspecting the fleet of school buses and other district vehicles to ensure they meet stringent state and federal safety regulations. The work requires specialized knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, as well as complex mechanical and electrical systems.

Position Responsibilities 
• Inspections and diagnostics: Perform regular and annual safety inspections to identify and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues. Use specialized equipment and software to troubleshoot engine, transmission, and other system malfunctions.
• Preventive maintenance: Execute scheduled maintenance tasks, such as oil and filter changes, brake adjustments, and fluid checks, to prevent breakdowns.
• Repairs and overhauls: Conduct repairs on engines (both gas and diesel), transmissions, differentials, electrical systems, and air brakes. Overhaul and rebuild components as necessary.
• Record-keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance and repairs performed, including time spent and parts used. This documentation is crucial for regulatory compliance.
• Inventory management: Order, track, and manage the inventory of parts and supplies needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Emergency response: Respond to emergency road calls to service or retrieve stranded buses.
• General vehicle care: Perform tire repairs, wheel alignments, and minor bodywork as needed. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Ability:
• Technical expertise: A strong understanding of the design, repair, and maintenance of heavy-duty vehicles, especially diesel engines.
• Certification and licensing: A high school diploma or equivalent is required, but vocational training or an associate degree in diesel or automotive technology is often preferred. Many positions require specific certifications, such as a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement and ASE certifications.
• Problem-solving: The ability to logically identify and resolve complex mechanical issues is a key skill.
• Physical stamina: The job is physically demanding and involves standing for long periods, lifting heavy equipment, and working in cramped spaces.
• Attention to detail: The safety of students depends on precise and thorough work, so attention to detail is paramount. 

Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Colorado driver’s license
• Pass the DOT physical and safe driving record check
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 60 days after hire
• Must be 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with school buses and/or heavy transportation vehicles

Essential Physical Requirements:
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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.

Physical Activities:
• Stand: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time
• Walk: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time
• Sit: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feet: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time
• Reach with hands and arms: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time
• Climb or balance: Under 1/3 Time
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Under 1/3 Time
• Talk: Over 2/3 of work time
• Hear: Over 2/3 of work time
• Taste: None
• Smell: None

Weight and Force Demands:
• Up to 10 pounds: Over 2/3 of work time
• Up to 25 pounds: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time
• Up to 50 pounds: Under 1/3 of work time
• Up to 100 pounds: None
• More than 100 pounds: None

Mental Functions:
• Compare: Over 2/3 of work time
• Analyze: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time
• Communicate: Over 2/3 of work time
• Copy: Under 1/3 of work time
• Coordinate: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time
• Instruct: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time
• Compute: Under 1/3 of work time
• Synthesize: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time
• Evaluate: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time
• Interpersonal Skills: Over 2/3 of work time
• Compile: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time
• Negotiate: Between 1/3 to 2/3 of work time

Work Environment:
• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather): None
• Work near moving mechanical parts: Between 1/2 to 2/3 of work time
• Work in high, precarious places: Under 1/3 of work time
• Fumes or airborne particles: Under 1/3 of work time
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: Under 1/3 of work time
• Outdoor weather conditions: Under 1/3 of work time
• Extreme cold (non-weather): None
• Extreme heat (non-weather): None
• Risk of electrical shock: Under 1/3 of work time
• Work with explosives: None
• Risk of radiation: None
• Vibration: Under 1/3 of work time

Vision Demands:
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less): Required
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more): Required
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors): Required
• Peripheral vision: Required
• Depth perception: Required
• Ability to adjust focus: Required

Noise Level:
• Exposure Level: Moderate to Very Loud

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.