QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or General Education Degree
- Hold a class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement
- Attain and maintain A.S.E Bus Technician certificate
- Minimum experience as determined by the Board
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug tests while employed
- Must not be addicted to the use of intoxicants or narcotics
- Have an excellent driving record
- Ability to pass CPR and first aid courses
- Has gas and arc welding ability
- Knowledge of bus repair
- Works well with students, staff, and the community
- Able to stand, walk, grasp and handle tools, squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head, reach forward, and lift and move up to fifty pounds
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO
Transportation Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY
To repair school buses in order to provide students with safe transportation.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Bus Maintenance and Garage
- Implement a program of required preventive maintenance for each school bus and report these activities in an annual comprehensive bus maintenance plan
- Assist in maintaining schedules of work for each bus and ensure that proper supplies are on hand for necessary repairs and for preventative maintenance
- Implement the summer bus repair program and schedule so that transportation equipment is in peak condition for the regular school year
- Ensure proper maintenance and operation of district equipment, including motorized vehicles, tools, and machinery
- Inspect all school buses on a regular basis to determine that high standards of operability, cleanliness, safety, and security are maintained
- Avoid oil spills or other pollution, and maintain a clean work area
Finances, Reports, and Records
- Assist in the preparation and administration of the budget for bus maintenance, including supplies and equipment
- Assist in establishing detailed specifications pertaining to supplies, materials, equipment and local contract work
- Immediately report any theft or misappropriation of supplies to the Transportation Supervisor
- Assist in supervising and inspecting mechanical repairs performed by outside contractors, and in verifying that the terms of all such contracts have been fulfilled
- Maintain preventative maintenance logs and other records as required
Other
- May be required to drive a regular bus route and work with the Transportation Supervisor if any driving assistance is needed.
- May be required, for security purposes, to wear specific work clothing or uniform while on duty
- Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise
- Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as attendance at inservices
- Seek assistance should emergencies arise
- Represent the school district in a positive manner
- Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
- Perform other duties as assigned
EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the head mechanic and/or transportation supervisor in conformance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position shall be considered in all respects “employment at will”. The “employment period” and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.
NOTE
All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.
Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools
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