Master Mechanic Craftsperson

Job Title: Master Mechanic Craftsperson Department: Transportation Office Reports To: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Grade: H-18 ($ 21.75 - $35.00 ) Number of Days: 12 Months Overtime Status: Non-exempt / Hourly Last Revise Date: July 9, 2024 Oklahoma Teacher ’s Retireme nt: Optional Participation Barga ining U nit: AFT Funding S ource: District Paid Mission: Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Vision: Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Core Values: Our core values guide how we work and interact with each other at every level of the organization. We embrace and embody these values every day: • Equity: We know that our diversity is a community treasure, and we are committed to dismantling practices and systems that perpetuate inequalities, being actively anti -bias, anti-racist, and working toward justice and opportunity for all. • Character: We are honest, trustworthy and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions based on what our students and community need, and we do the right thing even when it is hard. • Excellence: We work together to give Tulsa the world -class schools it needs and deserves. We expect a lot of one another, and we support one another in achieving our shared, high expectations. • Team: We care for one another and work together to celebrate success, learn from struggles, and work to help every team member be their best selves. • Joy: Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate, and imagine, our motivation grows. Also, we love to have fun! Position Summary : Master Mechanic to perform mechanical work on school buses and other district vehicles Minimum Qualifications: Education : • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience in lieu of education Experience: • Eight (8) years’ experience in the mechanical repair of diesel, gasoline, alternative fuel powered trucks, school buses and automobiles Spec ialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.: • Advanced knowledge in diverse fleet maintenance and repair, positive attitude, strong self-initiative, desire for continuous improvement and be willing to work varied shifts, and/or work over when requested • Must also possess or be willing to obtain the following: CDL Class A combination with passenger endorsement, State of Oklahoma School Bus Driving Certificate, State of Oklahoma Alternative Fuels CNG Technician Certificate, ASE School Bus Technician Certification , Basic tools required to perform duties • Able and willing to learn M icroso ft Office Suite and Google Office S uite • Bilingual in Spanish preferred Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. • Perform s advanced diagnostics, minor and major repairs, preventive maintenance, wrecker and service vehicle operations • Drives a bus route if needed • Assists and train s other transportation personnel • Perform s other tasks, duties, or services consistent with this position as assigned Skills and Abilities Required : The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties. • Strong self-initiative and a desire for continuous self-improvement • Must be willing to work varied shifts • Must be will ing to drive depart ment service truck Customer Contacts: • Internal: TPS District Employees • External: Students, families, community members, vendors Supervisory Responsibilities: • This role does not directly supervise any individuals Working Conditions: Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. • Outdoor bus environment • Transportation industry Tulsa Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills, and energy. Tulsa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Tulsa Public Schools also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact the district's talent management department at 918 -746-6310 or the district's human rights and title IX coordinator at 918 -746-6985 . You can also direct your request for accommodation in writing to the Tulsa Public Schools Education Service Center, Attn: Talent Management, 3027 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 -6131.