Journey Level Mechanic

Journey Level Mechanic JobID: 12149 Position Type: Classified/Transportation Date Posted: 7/24/2025 Location: Transportation Hours per Day: 8 hours per day $39.79 - $43.93 per hour DOE Days of the Week: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday Shift Times: 9:30am - 6:00p Days per Year: 260   Additional Information: Show/Hide POSITION SUMMARY: The Journey Level Mechanic provides maintenance repairs and rebuilding functions on District fleet vehicles. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Rebuilds and repairs components and auxiliary systems on vehicles or makes component exchanges. * Performs minor body repairs and painting on vehicles. * Diagnose and repair on power train components, brake systems, chassis components and body, lighting, heating, and electrical systems. * Interprets parts lists, assembly drawings, technical orders and maintenance procedures concerning gasoline and diesel-powered buses and other equipment. * Completes work orders with proper cost and time data. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: * Perform bus driver assignments on an occasional basis, as needed. * Perform necessary tests, including road tests, to ensure that repairs made are adequate * Serve as a member of the Transportation Team of the District; perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position. . REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience High School graduation or equivalent Five (5) years of experience or technical training in functions such as inspection, repair, or maintenance of medium and heavy-duty equipment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of basic, general purpose, vehicle repair course CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Criminal background clearance Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis Valid Washington State Drivers Licenses and CDL with appropriate school bus endorsements FMCSA drug and alcohol testing program KNOWLEDGE OF: Shop safety requirements Bus maintenance ABILITY TO: Demonstrate basic knowledge of technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency Set work priorities and meet deadlines. Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines. Maintain ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirement of confidentiality. Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision Speak, read and follow written communications in English Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority Continue professional growth Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY: Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District. Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future." Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The person in this position will frequently stand, walk, bend/stoop, twist, squat/kneel. The person will occasionally talk/hear, sit, climb 3-4 stairs into a bus and up to a 6 ft ladder, and use foot controls for operating various vehicles including 84 passenger size buses. Vision is in constant use in the position. Frequent use a computer screen and keyboard. The lift/carry requirements for this position include: constantly lift/carry up to 10 lbs; frequently 11-20 lbs; and occasionally 21-50 lbs. This position seldom lifts/carries 50-100 lbs and should be done as a two-person lift. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work indoors and outdoors in inclement weather and must be able to demonstrate visual concentration on details. The employee experiences inflexible deadlines; frequent interruptions; and exposure to hazardous chemicals. The employee will be exposed to high noise level in the work environment. The employee is required to properly wear any personal protection equipment supplied by the District. Occasional exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals. This position is subject to alternation shifts. WORK SCHEDULE This position typically works, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 260 days per year REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Position reports to and evaluated by Executive Director of Transportation or designee. May also be required to take instructions from Lead Mechanic. REPRESENTATION Public School Employees of Washington (PSE) LEVEL OF COMPENSATION Level 06: Transportation on the PSE Salary Schedule CLASSIFICATION HISTORY Reviewed and updated 9/2022 Update format 5/2017 Update with physical demand/working conditions 5/2015 Disclaimer The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

Created: 2025-09-23