Bus Mechanic/Relief Driver

SUMMARY :

Serve as mechanic and relief driver in the Bus Transportation Garage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Other duties may be assigned.

• Diagnose and perform all mechanical, electrical, and other repairs, service, and maintenance on school buses and other vehicles assigned to the school bus transportation department for service and maintenance.
• Maintain a daily work schedule and accurate records on assigned vehicles.
• Identify and report potentially dangerous equipment and additional repairs needed.
• Perform service calls and on the road repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean and sorted workspace in the garage.
• Drive a school bus route as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Must have working knowledge of Windows XP and all diagnostic programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with, staff.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of School Trustees policies.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic
• Highly organized with attention to detail

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

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 :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Three to five years experience or equivalent technical school training preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Valid commercial driver's license with all necessary endorsements.

DOT mandatory random drug testing program.

Bus driving certification card for the State of Indiana.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to speak effectively to employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY :

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : 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.

• The employee will walk or stand and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read written or typed material, distance and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to hear and talk.
• Required to perform the same hand, arm, and finger motions many times.
• May be exposed to a CRT.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level for a work environment is usually high.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
• The employee must be able to meet deadlines in severe time constraints.
30+ days ago