Position Title: Bus/Fleet Mechanic and Bus Driver
Department/Building: Transportation
Reports To: Director of Transportation
Start Date: May 1, 2012
Deadline: March 15, 2012
SUMMARY:
Under the direction and
supervision of the Transportation Director, the person in
this position is responsible for general mechanical and/or
vehicle/bus maintenance and repairs.
BENEFITS:
Health Insurance
Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation &
Holidays
Participation in IMRF Pension
System
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE:
Certification or diploma from a mechanic or
technical school that provides training in vehicle repair
preferred but not required depending on previous mechanic
experience. Diesel diagnostic and technical experience
required.
In addition, previous experience as a school
bus driver preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid CDL license and a safe
driving record.
Must possess or be able to obtain a school bus
permit.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND DUTIES:
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General mechanical and/or vehicle
maintenance skills, i.e. welding, soldering, use of
acetylene torch, and power/pneumatic tools.
Some heavy lifting is required.
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Previous experience as a
bus/fleet mechanic strongly preferred.
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Previous experience as a
school bus driver preferred but not required.
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Diesel engine
training/experience required.
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ASE (Automotive Service
Excellence) certification preferred.
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Needs to have/use own basic
hand tools needed for the job, i.e. socket set, screw
drivers, pliers, wrenches, tool box, etc.
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Possess common sense,
problem-solving skills and reasoning ability to
appropriately deal with day to day maintenance/repair of
the district fleet.
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Ability to build and maintain relationships
with colleagues that supports a cooperative work
environment.
Must have effective and positive
communication skills.
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Remain knowledgeable of
technical developments in the field including seminars,
workshops, mechanic classes.
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Ability to drive a variety of
equipment including tractors, buses, light trucks.
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Computerized diagnostic
training or experience required.
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Computer knowledge for
processing work orders, and for accessing district
emails/information.
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Ability to update and maintain
fleet repair and maintenance records.
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Responsible for parts
inventory and ordering of parts and supplies.
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Responsible for the fleet
biannual safety inspection by the state.
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Responsible for maintaining a
clean, organized and safe work environment.
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Perform other duties as
assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this
job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend,
speak, and listen. In addition the employee is required
to bend, twist, reach and climb. Some heavy lifting is
required. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close, peripheral and distant
vision.
Must be able to drive and repair district
vehicles.
The noise level in the work environment ranges
from quiet/moderate to loud. The employee may
occasionally be required to interact with the public and
other staff.
The employee is directly responsible for the
safety and well-being of co-workers and transportation
staff.
The statements in this job description are
intended to describe the general nature and level of the work
to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this
position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties
and responsibilities related to the position. This job
description will be reviewed periodically as duties and
responsibilities change with business necessity and School
Board Policy and procedures.
Essential and marginal job functions are
subject to modification.
The information contained in this job
description is for compliance with the American with
Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of
the duties performed for this position.
Additional duties are performed by the
individuals currently holding this position and additional
duties may be assigned.