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.