Field Maintenance - Transportation

Overview

Performs semi-skilled repair and maintenance work for the transportation department; does related duties as required.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance of equipment and vehicles and makes minor mechanical repairs
• Maintain inventory of mechanic supplies in barns/van
• Respond to accidents or mechanical breakdowns as needed
• Inspect school buses regularly
• Repair vehicles utilizing the work order process and ensure proper operation of all vehicles
• Perform a prescribed preventative maintenance program on the bus fleet and trucks and automobiles implemented by the Transportation Coordinator/ Director
• Maintain a variety of records, including vehicle identification, date, mileage, and nature of each inspection, maintenance, lubrication, and repair performed; then forward to Transportation Coordinator/Director
• Run buses to the shop when corporation personnel is unable to provide the scope of service needed upon prior approval
• Perform work in adherence to safe work practices and procedures and in compliance with applicable standards and specifications
• Patch and install seat covers and other accessories on buses
• Contribute to team efforts by communicating with the Transportation Coordinator/ Director
• Follows weekly schedule provided by Transportation Coordinator/Director
• Delivering supplies to each campus
• Must be a team player and maintain open communication
• Maintain positive personal image, and collaborative work ethic
• Be present for state inspections (two per year)
• Be available to respond to urgent requests outside of regular work hours
• Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator/Director

Transportation Coordinator/Director

20-25 hours weekly

Background in light repair/maintenance. Experience with DOT school bus inspection expectations and regulations. Holds or is willing to obtain a CDL with school bus, passenger and airbrake endorsements.

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Must be able to operate office devices and equipment as needed, and perform related physical tasks described above; experience with vehicle maintenance and inspections is preferred.