DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This is skilled journey-level mechanic work with responsibility for the mechanical efficiency and safety of school district automotive equipment. Responsibilities include routine work requiring skilled vehicle operation for safe transportation of school children. Considerable aptitude for dealing effectively with children is required. Mechanic work is performed under general supervision but bus driving is performed according to strictly prescribed procedures. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

• Repairs, maintains and overhauls gasoline and diesel motor equipment, which may include trucks, tractors, graders, bulldozers, power shovels, etc.;
• Repairs and maintains auxiliary equipment;
• Repairs or replaces motor pumps, fuel pumps, generators, carburetors, shock absorbers;
• Repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches and front and rear axles;
• Adjusts connecting rods and bearings;
• Adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels;
• Changes and repairs tires and tubes;
• Lubricates vehicles, changes oil and oil filters;
• Tunes engine and sets the timing;
• Cares for shop tools and equipment;
• Attaches and removes snow plow blades and other auxiliary equipment;
• May operate machine shop equipment, including lathes, grinders and other metal working machines and make welding repairs;
• Operates a school bus, station wagon or other passenger vehicle used as a school bus on a regular schedule or in driving students on special trips;
• Checks school bus to assure safe operation and use before each run;
• Maintains order and discipline among passengers;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:   Thorough knowledge of the practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions for automotive equipment maintenance and repair; good knowledge of passenger vehicle operation; skill in the use of the tools of the trade; demonstrated skill in operating a passenger vehicle used as a school bus; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:         

One (1) year of experience as a skilled automotive worker.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years old and possess the appropriate class New York State Motor Vehicle Driver’s license and meet all of the requirements of Article 19-A, Section 509-b of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law at the time of application.
2. Possession of a valid, unrestricted, appropriate level driver’s license appropriate to the type of motor equipment being operated and/or the needs of the school district, and acceptable driving record, are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
3. Candidates must satisfy the requirements for School Bus Driver set forth in the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Commissioners of Education and Motor Vehicles.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:

In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.

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Non-Competitive Class

School Districts