Job Title: Transportation Shop Assistant Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Pay Grade: Aux 3
Dept. /School: Transportation/Fleet Date Revised 5/2018
Primary Purpose:
Perform fluid checks and other routine maintenance to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Work on projects assigned. Follow established procedures.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Obtain Class B CDL with School Bus & Passenger Endorsement within 90 days of hire
DOT Drug Testing and Physical Exam
Previous automotive mechanic experience preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Basic knowledge of school bus and automotive mechanical components
Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair
Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts
Ability to recognize mechanical problems while performing vehicle fluid checks
Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
Ability to pass required bus driver safety training
Ability to operate a school bus
Acceptable driving record
Ability to read, understand and communicate in English
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on school buses and white fleet
- Clean and maintain fuel islands
- Check fluid levels in shop daily
- Assist Shop Mechanics complete oil changes and repair flat tires
- Assist mechanics with road calls
- Sweep area around shop
- Maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance
- Work irregular hours as needed
- Sub drive or monitor as needed in a school bus
- Operate school buses and/or district vehicles; operate tools/equipment used in maintaining them
Other
- Continually upgrade skills/knowledge by study and attending training
- Communicate in a clear and friendly manner with drivers, keeping them updated on repairs to their
vehicles and on best practices
- Attend and participate in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or
gathering information required
- Assess incidents, accidents, potential emergencies
- Perform functions of a school bus driver as a backup for routes and field trips
- Perform road checks in bad weather and report to Director
Safety
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure safe operating condition
- Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Use provided safety equipment at all times (respirator, eye protection, etc.)
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform lifting, climbing, etc.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report to supervisor
- Handle fuel spills and other hazardous materials according to applicable laws and safety practices.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Computer, Hand tools, Power and air tools, Brake lathe, Tire balancer and mounting equipment
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Shop, office, yard, vehicle environment, may require lifting of 20 to 50 lbs
Must work with a diversity of individuals
Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity
Temperature extremes and conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness
Must work indoors and outdoors year-round, in and around dust, fumes and odors
Must work in noisy environments |