31256 Video Electronics Technician

Job Title : Video Electronics Technician Exemption Status / Test : Non-Exempt

Reports to : Assistant Director of Fleet Operations Date Revised : June 2024

Pay Grade : MT07 Min : $22.27 Mid : $26.26 Max : $31.25 Hourly

Days : 260 / 233

Dept. / School : Transportation

Primary Purpose :

Operate a school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized personnel on assigned routes to and from other designated locations in the event of long or short-term driver vacancies and absences.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Required :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Clear and valid driver’s license with CDL certification and P and S endorsements
• Satisfactory annual driver’s license and criminal history check
• Successful completion of all state and local training courses
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Experience : Preferred :

Preferred :

• Minimum of two (2) years prior experience as a certified school bus driver
• Minimum of three (3) years prior experience in Audio Visual and computer software experience

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Ability to accurately read maps / interpret directions for assigned routes with little to no notice

Ability to operate a school bus

Ability to annually complete all required training for transportation

Ability to verbally interact with staff, parents, and the public in a positive manner

Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately via two-way radios

Ability to pass annual and random Dept. of Transportation physical / drug and alcohol testing

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to physically perform front and rear door bus evacuations

Ability to read and understand documents, including policies and procedure manuals

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Drive the assigned route daily while adhering to established schedules and regulations.
• Display professionalism in dealing with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Exert a positive influence and work in harmony with associates.
• Respond to suggestions for improvement positively.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Follow district policies and departmental procedures about individual assignments.
• Report student discipline problems to the appropriate administrator as required.
• Attend monthly in-service or safety meetings as required.
• Responsible for maintenance and repair of the various video recording systems in the bus fleet.
• Maintain inventory of spare video equipment.
• Work with vendors on supplies and installation of video systems.
• Respond to requests for video download from route supervisors and other department administration.
• Maintain a current and archived collection of downloaded video clips.
• Work with Risk Management to provide research and requested documentation for GPS and video data.
• Supervise and train extra duty helpers in retrieving video data.
• Responsible for GPS hardware.
• Assist with administrative responsibility for fueling system software.
• Manage software interface to input fuel vendor data into appropriate systems.
• Fill in when needed as a route sub-driver.
• Ability to transport or retrieve fleet vehicles from offsite repair facilities as assigned.
• Assist with minor computer issues and questions in the department.
• Work with campus administration on video software issues either by phone, email, or campus visit,
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools / Equipment Used : School bus operation, safety equipment, fire extinguisher, and radio communication equipment climbing.

Posture : Ability to sit for prolonged periods, occasional bending / stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting

Motion : Prolonged sitting and reaching; repetitive hand and arm motions

Lifting : Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds)

Environment : Work outside and inside with moderate exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) and weather conditions;

moderate exposure to vehicle fumes; work irregular hours as needed.

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress

Inquiries to : Thomas Higgs, Asst. Director of Fleet Operations