Performs semi-skilled repair and maintenance work for the transportation department; does related duties as required.
Duties may include but not be limited to:
•Performs routine preventive maintenance of equipment and vehicles and makes minor mechanical repairs
•Maintain inventory of mechanic supplies in barns/van
•Respond to accidents or mechanical breakdowns as needed
•Inspect school buses regularly
•Repair vehicles utilizing the work order process and ensure proper operation of all vehicles.
•Perform a prescribed preventative maintenance program on the bus fleet and trucks and
automobiles implemented by the Transportation Coordinator/ Director
•Maintain a variety of records, including vehicle identification, date, mileage, and nature of each inspection, maintenance, lubrication, and repair performed; then forward to Transportation Coordinator/Director
•Run buses to the shop when corporation personnel is unable to provide the scope of service needed upon prior approval
•Perform work in adherence to safe work practices and procedures and in compliance with applicable standards and specifications
•Patch and install seat covers and other accessories on buses
•Contribute to team efforts by communicating with the Transportation Coordinator/ Director
•Follows weekly schedule provided by Transportation Coordinator/Director
•Delivering supplies to each campus
•Must be a team player and maintain open communication
•Maintain positive personal image, and collaborative work ethic
•Be present for state inspections (two per year)
•Be available to respond to urgent requests outside of regular work hours
•Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator/Director
Reports to: Transportation Coordinator/Director
Work Period: 20-25 hours weekly
Qualifications: Background in light repair/maintenance. Experience with DOT school bus inspection expectations and regulations. Holds or is willing to obtain a CDL with school bus, passenger and airbrake endorsements.
Physical/Mental Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held
Requirements: devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Available upon request