What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Technician position at Transportation?
Transportation Technician
Date: June 2, 2026
Reports to: Director of Transportation
Supervises: N/A
Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Job Goal: Coordinates activities to ensure that District vehicles and buses are properly cleaned and ready for service.
Employment Terms: 12 Month Contract, 8 hours per day
7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., exclusive of a lunch
Occasionally, special arrangements may be made with the supervisor if the situation warrants. Supervisor approval is required if the contract varies.
FLSA Classification: Nonexempt
Evaluation: Annually by the Director of Transportation
Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach at, below and above shoulder level, repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment; lift/move up to 15 pounds
Occasional Requirements: Walk, reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds
Visual Requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Perform tasks such as power washing, vacuuming, sweeping, fueling, and general cleanup of District buses and vehicles.
2. Maintains the ability to read a daily schedule and prioritize workload accordingly.
3. Must be able to maintain shop equipment and keep the work area clean.
4. Assist the mechanic and drivers as needed with maintenance and upkeep of District vehicles and equipment.
5. Ability to help out as a bus aide, if personnel is limited during the school year.
6. To ensure continuity of services, remote work may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for remote work will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for remote work will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.
7. Performs all other tasks as the supervisor may assign.