Position Summary

This position performs vehicle maintenance work such as vehicle inspection, diagnoses, and makes major and minor mechanical repairs to all types of District vehicles and equipment.

Essential Functions

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists senior maintenance workers in vehicle maintenance procedures.
• Keeps school bus fleet clean, replenishes fuel and oil, and ensures buses are in good repair and proper working order.
• Performs tire mounting and repair as needed.
• Performs all equipment, vehicle, and bus repairs and preventative maintenance (e.g., brake repair, oil changes, tire rotations, etc.).
• Assists in scheduling maintenance and safety inspections for District vehicles.
• Assists in trouble shooting vehicle problems, makes repairs and road tests vehicles after repairs.
• Performs diagnosis, repairs, and inspections of gas and diesel engines for District vehicles and equipment.
• Provides service and repairs for vehicle break downs or other unplanned/emergency repair situations.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical components and systems.
• Repairs, replaces, and tests fuel injectors and pumps to specifications.
• Inspects, installs, repairs, and modifies electrical, air and hydraulic systems and other specialized accessories to District vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares estimates for vehicle labor, time, and cost of proposed projects.
• Maintains written and computerized records of maintenance, repairs and servicing of District vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains an accurate inventory system and orders all parts and supplies.
• Completes all appropriate logs, forms, and paperwork as required.
• Provides vehicle reports and detailed cost analysis and repair history.
• Maintains computerized fleet software programs and records.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of Oregon Department of Education rules governing school buses and maintenance.
• Performs substitute bus driving duties.
• Performs general cleaning of school bus and shop, including washing windows. Sweeping, mopping, picking up garbage, and organizing supplies and tools.
• Assists other vehicle maintenance personnel as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); AND
• Possession of a valid State of Oregon Driver’s License.
• Five (5) years of successful driving experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration & Other Requirements

• Ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card and pass SafeSchools training modules as assigned.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Oregon Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with proper endorsements and possession of an Oregon Department of Eductation (ODE) School Bus Drivers Certificate.
• Ability to successfully complete a physical examination, required DMV testing, required ODE classes, drug screening and physical strength testing.

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of a licensed trade school with emphasis in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Four (4) years qualifying experience related to repairing and maintaining vehicles or heavy equipment.

• Knowledge of Oregon Department of Transportation school bus inspection requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (May be acquired through education, training, and/or experience.)

Knowledge of: District policies and procedures; modern office practices and procedures; letter writing, correct language usage; record keeping/filing systems; computer hardware and software programs and their usage; vehicle and bus maintenance procedures; applicable driving (school bus) laws and regulations; student behavioral management techniques; District policies and procedures; safety and first aid practices and procedures; tie down procedures of special equipment such as wheelchairs. Safety and first aid practices and procedures.

Ability to: possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation; operate any and all District buses and bus equipment; maintain a safe driving record with District or personal vehicles; drive safely under pressure of time constraints, student misbehavior, hazardous road conditions, and traffic demands, remain available for daily driving assignments; understand and apply District and school policies and procedures; maintain appropriate appearance and attire; maintain regular and acceptable attendance and punctuality, as set forth in Board policy; greet stakeholders; provide information pertaining to area and/or District/School policies, procedures and other pertinent information; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work and from diverse backgrounds; maintain records; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; utilize appropriate grammar and spelling when corresponding, make mathematical calculations accurately; follow oral and written instructions.

Work Direction, Lead & Supervisory Responsibilities:

No assigned permanent staff to supervise. May train and provide work directions, as directed by supervisor, to appropriate staff and volunteers.

Physical Effort:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb stairs. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must have the physical ability to carry or drag a 125 pound weight 30 feet in 30 seconds. Must meet physical requirements for a bus driver as outlined in ORS.581.053.0040.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to inclement weather and the hazards associated with vehicular travel are routine for this position. The Substitute School Bus Driver must be able to deal with physically, emotionally, and mentally handicapped students of varying ages in a stress-free, mature, and positive manner. Noise level is usually moderate, but occasionally high depending activities. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, sick and/or contagious students. The employee may be exposed to toxic chemicals.

Other

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.