Assistant Shop Foreman, Transportation

Title:  Assistant Shop Foreman Division:  Operations Reports To:  Shop Foreman Salary Schedule: FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, organization, and work assignments to mechanics, helpers, and related personnel.
• Inspect work performed by mechanics and other personnel in process and upon completion to ensure proper standards of repair work are maintained.
• Establish and maintain a positive and productive working relationship with drivers, shop personnel, office staff, and other school system employees.
• Inspect tools and equipment for condition and proper use.
• Perform emergency road service or assign mechanics to such service.
• Drive the school bus to assist with road calls and drive routes when needed.
• Supervise the servicing, lubrication, tire repair, and cleaning of bus/automotive equipment.
• Ensure and maintain the safety and security of the workplace.
• Lead and instruct mechanics in the repair and reconditioning of vehicles and other standard and specialized machinery and equipment.
• Supervise service and inspections for all vehicles and make appropriate reports.
• Supervise and evaluate staff as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE) required; college or technical school diploma preferred.
• Must hold a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and air brakes endorsements preferred.
• Must have a combination of experience and training in maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding automotive engines, including diesels.  ASE Certification preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in truck and automotive repair work with past experience in supervision preferred.
• Ability to pass annual physical required.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.  Ability to climb, stoop, crouch, and crawl.
• Must perform routine and frequent physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, and up to 100 pounds infrequently.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.