Wrecker, Fuel, & Bus Driver- Transportation

JOB TITLE: Transportation Mechanic I- Wrecker, Fuel and Bus Driver 
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation
SALARY: Based on State and Local Salary Schedule- Transportation Mechanic I
STATUS: 12 months

SUMMARY: The job of Transportation Fuel Truck, Tow Truck Operator, Bus Driver, & Tire Mechanic was established
to perform complex duties in the operation, repair, and maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportation
program. Most work is performed bases on prior experience. The employee is expected to resolve problems of
medium difficulty with little assistance while others may be referred to a supervisor. Most errors may be expected to
be resolved by the employee.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Refueling all Route/Activity Buses.
Inspect and report safety concerns.
Mount, dismount, rotate, align, and balance tires
Assist mechanics with PM’s as needed on bus fleet.
 Wash buses completely as needed.
Assist with the upkeep of all county vehicles.
Transport buses to and from the garage as needed for maintenance.
Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking
up and discharging students at designated stops.
Towing any buses or vehicles as prescribed by Transportation.
May operate a special ramp bus; load and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting
wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus.
Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy.
Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request.
Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition.
Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts.
Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid, and training updates as required.
Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of North Carolina Motor Vehicle Code and
the Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.
Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma/GED an 1 – 2 years of training or experience in repair and maintenance of automotive
equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills,
knowledge, and abilities.
 NC CDL Class A Combination license required
 Tanker, Passenger, and School Bus endorsement required
 NCDOT Medical Certification Card required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 Requires the ability to pass and be certified for 30 Day Inspection Class.
 Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite
characteristics of data, people, or things.
 Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, logs, lists, etc.
 Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, lists, etc. Using prescribed formats.
 Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in writing, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
 Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
 Considerable knowledge of school bus nad vehicles operation and maintenance
 Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines.
 Considerable knowledge of the methods of adjusting and repairing the electrical and generating systems of
automotive equipment.
 Skills to perform manual tasks associated with engine maintenance, tire replacement, and vehicle body
repair.
 Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
 Ability to physically perform most repairs.
 Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate possession of the needed knowledge and abilities.
 Pass pre-employment drug screening
 Pass random drug and alcohol screenings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and listen. The
employee is occasionally required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more at times.


DISCLAIMER:
The proceeding statements of the job descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
performed by an employee in this category. The description does not contain an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, skills, and other requirements necessary of employees to perform in this position.

Salary : $19 - $24