Duke University Job Descriptions

DIESEL & BUS MECHANIC, MASTER*

Job Title: DIESEL & BUS MECHANIC, MASTER*
Job Code: 0339
FLSA: N
Job Level: 10
Revised Date: 03/20/2001
Job Family: JF 21

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Occupational Summary

Perform specialized mechanical duties in the repair and maintenance of transit buses and other heavy equipment. Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform repairs to heavy equipment. Provide technical training to lower level personnel. Manage daily operations in absence of manager.

Work Performed

Diagnose and repair: both electrical and hydraulic wheelchair lift equipment, electrical systems using wiring schematics and electrical test equipment, heavy-duty heating and air condition systems, and electric over air door systems.

Assist in performing scheduled preventative maintenance.

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair: electronic headsigns, wedge and s cam air brake system, hydraulic brake systems, electronic speed sensors, and air suspensions. Repair may require the reading and interpreting wiring, hydraulic, and pneumatics schematics, performing minor brazing and welding, performing minor body-work, and operating heavy-duty brake lathe.

Program: electronic headsigns, electronic engine control systems, and other electronic control systems.

Assist in the writing of specifications for new equipment. Maintain shop equipment. Assist in maintaining inventory. Maintain proper records for both maintenance and repairs. Prepare written estimates on needed repairs.

Manage daily shop operations in the absence of manager. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires an education background normally acquired through a high school education with course work in skilled crafts of trades. Must possess an air condition certification. Should have a strong background in both the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty buses. Must be able to provide technical training to lower level personnel.

Experience

Ten (10) years experience in maintenance of heavy equipment.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills

N/A

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