Location : Eugene, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00024
School/Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 02/05/2024
Closing Date: 2/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Summary
This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE/8 hours per day position working on the CL-12 (260 days per full school year) schedule, Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Perform gas and diesel engine overhaul, repair, and servicing of District busses, vans, heavy and other maintenance equipment such as riding mowers, tractors and small equipment. Diagnose and determine engine and automotive systems problems and independently perform the maintenance and repair required. Implement preventive maintenance programs and perform related work as required. Perform complex repair of engines typified by a complete overhaul of gas and diesel engines. Perform other fleet service and repair work. May be called on to drive busses in emergencies. Perform other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(These are in addition to those required of other lower job classifications within this series.)
- Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the methods and techniques employed in diagnosis and repair of internal combustion engines, automotive electrical systems, power trains, and hydraulic systems.
- Strong analytical skills in diagnosing mechanical problems, determining needed repairs, and completing repairs in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ability to work independently and establish own work priorities consistent with the overall shop priorities.
- Ability to train and/or advise lower level mechanics and technicians so that they gain additional skills or are able to perform their duties more efficiently.
- Ability to fabricate replacement parts and equipment.
- Willingness and ability to work in a team environment and exercise collaborative problem solving.
- Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from a senior high school or equivalent, and four years of progressively responsible automotive mechanic experience which included diesel engine overhaul, or additional training in diesel overhaul.
- Graduation from an accredited vocational or other training program may be substituted for two years of experience.
- Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.
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Additional Information
Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.
We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.
ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.
It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.
There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program.
Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position's benefit eligibility.
For a complete description of benefits available for 4J employees please visit our Employee Benefits webpage at www.4j.lane.edu/hr/benefits.