Wash Bay Technician / Fueler

Primary Purpose

Perform routine cleaning, fueling, detailing, and basic maintenance support for district school buses and white fleet vehicles to ensure vehicles are clean, safe, fueled, and ready for daily operation. Assist the transportation department in maintaining a safe and efficient fleet operation while supporting mechanics and transportation staff as needed.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Texas driver’s license required
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements required or ability to obtain within district-established timeline
• Valid TxDOT physical required
• School Bus Driver Safety Training 20-hour course required or ability to complete upon hire

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of safe vehicle washing and detailing procedures
• Ability to safely operate pressure washers, fuel pumps, and related equipment
• Knowledge of proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals and fuels
• Ability to identify and report mechanical defects or safety concerns
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Experience

• Experience in fleet maintenance, vehicle detailing, transportation operations, or related field preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Vehicle Washing and Detailing

1. Wash, clean, and detail district school buses and white fleet vehicles using pressure washers, steam cleaners, and other cleaning equipment.
2. Clean interiors by sweeping floors, wiping seats, cleaning windows, and sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
3. Remove trash, dirt, mud, road debris, and other materials from vehicles.
4. Repair and replace bus seat covers as needed.

Fueling and Fluid Maintenance

1. Fuel all district buses and white fleet vehicles safely and efficiently.
2. Check and replenish fluid levels including oil, coolant, transmission fluid, windshield washer fluid, and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
3. Monitor fuel island operations and report equipment malfunctions or fuel concerns.

Transportation and Yard Support

1. Safely move, park, and position buses and fleet vehicles within the transportation yard.
2. Drive regular morning and afternoon bus routes as assigned.
3. Monitor transportation yard areas for safety hazards and report concerns immediately.

Shop and Facility Maintenance

1. Keep wash bay, fuel island, maintenance shop, and surrounding work areas clean, organized, and free of debris or spills.
2. Assist mechanics with minor repairs and shop duties as assigned.
3. Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify supervisor when supplies are needed.

Records and Safety Compliance

1. Maintain accurate records of washing, fueling, inspections, and other work performed on vehicles.
2. Observe all district safety procedures and transportation department regulations.
3. Report vehicle damage, mechanical concerns, unsafe conditions, or equipment malfunctions to the head mechanic or transportation supervisor.
4. Follow all federal, state, and district policies regarding transportation operations and safety standards.
5. Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director, Head Mechanic, or supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

Pressure washers, steam cleaners, fuel pumps, shop vacuums, hand tools, cleaning chemicals, buses, district fleet vehicles, and other transportation maintenance equipment.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, lift, and carry for extended periods of time
• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds; occasional heavier lifting with assistance
• Work outdoors and indoors in varying weather and temperature conditions, including extreme heat and cold
• Exposure to noise, fumes, fuel, cleaning chemicals, grease, and moving vehicles/equipment

Maintain emotional control under stress and work within deadlines

Corsicana ISD (CISD) does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment should contact the CISD Director of Human Resources, the district Title IX coordinator. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination on the basis of a disability should contact the CISD Transition Coordinator, the district ADA/Section 504 coordinator. Questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any other reason should be directed to the Superintendent at the Lee Education Center 2200 W. 4th Ave Corsicana, TX 75110, phone (903) 874-7441.