VEHICHLE TECHNICIAN & BUS MECHANIC

Transportation
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 21.40% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others. For full time employees

HIRING RANGE: $27.92 - $33.50 per hour

POSITION RANGE: $27.92 - $44.67 per hour
SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION: Inspect, repair and maintain functional parts of mechanical equipment and machinery.
SUPERVISED BY: Director of Transportation
MANAGED BY: Fleet Manager
PROVIDES SUPERVISION TO: Vehicle Technician Helper
ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of and experience in all phases of vehicle maintenance, repair, and safety standards.
• Respond to emergency calls, determine nature of the problem, and see that the necessary repairs are completed. Must respond to off-hour emergencies.
• Assist in accident investigation. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the dynamics of vehicle collisions. Gather accident data, provide analyze, and technical assistance.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of federal and state standards (DOT, CDE, EPA, FCC and OSHA).
• Diagnose vehicle problems, prioritize work orders, and make safe, cost effective, and timely decisions regarding repairs.
• Overhaul gas and diesel engines, transmissions, rear differentials. Repair windshields.
• Repair hydraulic systems.
• Make recommendations to the Fleet Manager regarding replacement and purchasing of vehicles.
• Supervise manages and schedules the Vehicle Technician? Helper.
• Provide and maintain inventory of personal tools and inventory of shop supplies, parts, and shop tools.
• Document repair orders, preventive maintenance work orders, and CDE state inspections, as
• required by the Department of Education.
• Work independently of other transportation personnel.
• Perform CDE annual safety inspections of all district pupil transportation vehicles.
• Perform all dispatch duties in Supervisor's, Director's or Dispatcher's absence.
• Immediately notify the Fleet Manager of any known situation, which may be hazardous to students or staff.
• Check and accurately record bulk tank readings and pump meter readings daily to meet
• EPA regulations.
• Maintain, operate, pre-trip and clean District vehicles.
• Maintain clean and safe work area. Perform duties in a safe manner. Maintain awareness of others in work area.
• Train new bus drivers on air brake systems, transmissions and retarders.
• Perform welding, machine work incidental to the completion of repair work.
• Perform Department of Transportation inspections for support fleet.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Fleet Manager

CONTACTS:
Vendors, all transportation staff, administrative staff, public, law enforcement agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years mechanic experience with gas and/or diesel equipment or a combination of 4 years experience as Vehicle Technician with vocational training.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Colorado commercial driver license with endorsement (CDL-BP2), or acquire within 90 days of hire.
• Valid CDE Inspectors Certification (or acquire within 1 year of hire).
• Brake Inspectors Qualification Certification, as per Federal DOT Law #49CFR396.25 (or acquire within 1 year of hire).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be 21 years or older.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Atmospheric conditions
• Climbing
• Communication
• Exposure to weather
• Far acuity
• Handling
• Hearing
• Heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs.)
• Near acuity
• Noise
• Proximity to moving parts

Primary Location:
Transportation
Salary Range:
$27.92 - $33.50 / Per Hour
Shift Type:
1.00 FTE