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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Automotive Mechanic0718Automec

Full time position. 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for the overhaul and repair of standard automotive and heavy equipment. The employee performs a full range of maintenance, repair and service activities. The work, which requires a thorough knowledge of the trade, is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment without the availability of supervision in carrying out work assignments. Does related work as required. TYPICAL

WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only) Performs maintenance and repair activities on passenger vehicles and various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to heavy-duty truck and semi-tractors, excavators, bulldozers, graders, dump bodies, snow plows, backhoes, and trailers;

Diagnoses, services and repairs various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, computer controlled automatic and manual transmissions;

Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair;

Fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts using welders, torch sets, plasma cutter and metal cutting saws;

Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; Changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment;

Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters, adjusts injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.;

Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in brakes, cooling, drive, electrical, exhaust and emission control, heating and air conditioning, repairs or replaces heater cores, condensers, compressors, hoses, and controls, recharges air conditioning systems, hydraulic, steering and suspension system, coupling devices;

Overhauls engines, replaces engines, and rebuilds components;

Performs NYS Inspections on a variety of equipment;

Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition;

May assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques;

Road tests vehicles;

Performs a variety of duties in keeping records, and in preparing work orders;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS. ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines;
Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of motorized vehicles and Equipment;
Knowledge of body and frame construction; Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools;
Skill in the use of gas and electric welding equipment; Skill in the use of mechanized tools, jacks, and hoist;
Skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment;

Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions; Ability to read manuals and 
schematics;
Ability to rebuild engines and major driveline components;
Ability to communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed; Good motor and hand and eye 
coordination;
Manual dexterity;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
 

$26per hour
Bus Monitor0801Mon

This is a full time position.  Work 10 months with benefits such as: 96% health insurance covered by the District, NYS Employee Retirement System.  Work hours are approximately: 6:30am to 9am and 2pm to 4:30pm.


SCHOOL BUS MONITOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine work of ordinary difficulty involving 
responsibility for overseeing the loading and unloading of student passengers, assisting the driver 
in maintaining order and for ad­ ministering to their needs, comfort and conduct while in transit 
on regularly scheduled bus trips to and from school. Supervision is exercised over the conduct of 
student passengers as required. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Rides on a school bus for the purpose of assisting pupils to climb aboard and alight from bus;
Seats and places student passengers as required;
May operate a lift to load and unload handicapped student passengers and secures restraint devices 
and wheel chair locks;
Maintains order on bus and makes certain that student passengers are seated while bus is in motion;
Prepares written reports;
Meets with parents, head bus driver and school officials when necessary; Assists students and 
drivers as needed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good general intelligence; familiarity with the various bus routes in the district and their 
stopping places for students; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; 
ability to get along well with students and command their respect; some knowledge of first aid 
methods; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None is required, but ability to get along with children and to maintain 
discipline are desirable.
 

 

$20 per hour
Bus Drivers0801Bus

Paid Training.  District covers 96% health insurance.  NYS Employee Retirement System.

$25.00per hour
Sub Bus Driverdis2018
$19.50 per hour
Sub Bus Monitor


SCHOOL BUS MONITOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine work of ordinary difficulty involving 
responsibility for overseeing the loading and unloading of student passengers, assisting the driver 
in maintaining order and for ad­ ministering to their needs, comfort and conduct while in transit 
on regularly scheduled bus trips to and from school. Supervision is exercised over the conduct of 
student passengers as required. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Rides on a school bus for the purpose of assisting pupils to climb aboard and alight from bus;
Seats and places student passengers as required;
May operate a lift to load and unload handicapped student passengers and secures restraint devices 
and wheel chair locks;
Maintains order on bus and makes certain that student passengers are seated while bus is in motion;
Prepares written reports;
Meets with parents, head bus driver and school officials when necessary; Assists students and 
drivers as needed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good general intelligence; familiarity with the various bus routes in the district and their 
stopping places for students; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; 
ability to get along well with students and command their respect; some knowledge of first aid 
methods; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None is required, but ability to get along with children and to maintain 
discipline are desirable.
 

$15.50 per hour

The Marcus Whitman Central School District hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or handicap.  Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy may be directed to Christopher Wickham, Business Administrator, in the District Office.