Auto Service Person (186 days / 8 hours)

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE PERSON

FUNCTION                                                         

Performs routine service and maintenance work involving school buses and other district vehicles.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed in accordance with established procedures under the general supervision of the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, who will at least annually evaluate the Auto Service Person’s performance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Check vehicles for water, oil, belts and perform the more routine aspects of inspections on assigned vehicles.

Fuel and lubricate vehicles.

Make simple repairs to vehicle interiors.

Check and repair lights, wipers, mirrors, and other related equipment.

Maintain written records of all work completed.

Report to mechanics all vehicle repair needs observed during inspection.

Wash and otherwise keep vehicles and equipment in clean and orderly condition.

Pick up and deliver tires and parts.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK CONTACTS

Frequent contacts with mechanics and other district personnel.

CONDITIONS OF WORK

Work involves lifting, extensive walking, standing, bending and materials such as oils, diesel and unleaded fuels.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Good knowledge of vehicle fueling procedures and basic fuel handling; good knowledge of fuel equipment and minor repair; good knowledge of simple mechanical parts of vehicles and/or buses; some knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in maintaining buses and other vehicles.  The ability to perform the following work activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

¨       Perform manual tasks requiring lifting up to 25 lbs.

¨       Maintain vehicles/buses in a clean and safe condition.

¨       Establish and maintain complete and accurate records and reports.

¨       Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

¨       Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

¨       Work independently in the absence of a supervisor.

¨       Maintain regular attendance.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Some experience in the servicing of vehicles or buses and high school graduation; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Nevada driver’s license.