Williston Basin School District #7, Williston, North Dakota, is currently accepting applications for the following position:Maintenance Mechanic
Williston Basin School District #7 -Maintenance DepartmentFLSA:Non-ExemptReports to: Maintenance DirectorJob Summary:Highly skilled work in the mechanical repair of buses and automotive vehicles and other equipment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Determines vehicle and equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifies worn and damaged parts for repairs.
Does major overhauls and tune-ups on diesel engines and equipment.
Performs major brake overhaul on hydraulic and air brakes in buses
and passenger vehicles
.
Tests hydraulic pressures and overhauls hydraulic motor pumps and cylinders as required.
Performs tests and inspects vehicles and equipment prior to and following repairs, while maintaining records of services performed and parts installed.
Performs work after-hours
on an as needed basis.
Performs tests and inspects vehicles and equipment prior to and following repairs, while maintaining records of services performed and parts installed.
Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Completes DOT Inspection of school vehicles.
Maintains and manages a safe working environment through observation and performance.
Performs a variety of duties to include, but not limited, to vehicle maintenance and body repair.
Balances team and individual responsibilities; to give and welcome feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; to support the team
.
Prioritizes and plans work activities and completes them in an efficient manner.
Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Operate snow removal equipment.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesSKILLS:
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Ability to communicate well with others.
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to approach others in a tactful manner; performs well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions and to follow through on commitments.
Ability to do quality work.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; including delays and unexpected events.
Ability and experience to operate equipment necessary for performance of duties.
Ability to respond to management direction; take responsibility for their own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notify the supervisor.
Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.
Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the welding trade and the automotive mechanic and bus and heavy equipment trade.
Knowledge of the properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals used in welding work.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of trades.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to interpret and work for sketches, diagrams, and broken parts.
Ability to diagnose mechanical defects in automotive equipment and to determine adequate corrective measures.
Skill in the use and care of the tools and equipment of the welding trade and the automotive mechanic trade.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
Basic computer skills preferred.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Certification or training from recognized school or training cen er, experience with International and Cummins brand engines.
High school diploma or GED.
Must have a valid state of North Dakota commercial Class B driver license with airbrake P and S Endorsements or have the ability to obtain within 6 months.
Must be insurable under the School District motor vehicle insurance policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lie on the floor and use hands to handle equipment.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl and talk and hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration.
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.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:261-day calendar.Please apply at:www.willistonschools.org and click on Careers.WBSD #7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If claiming veterans preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation. Applicants claiming 10-point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, or other acceptable documentation.