About this role
Job Title: Fleet Maintenance Technician II Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Reports to: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Pay Grade: 261 Day Calendar Dept. /School: Transportation/Fleet Date Revised: 02/2017 Primary Purpose: Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all GCISD vehicles to ensure safety of students and employees. Salary commensurate with experience Qualifications: Education/Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. Trade school, mechanical course, or equivalent highly desired Preferred ASE or TASBT certification: minimum three in School Bus or HD Truck. Preferences are brakes, electrical, driveline, and steering/suspension, knowledge in diesel and alternative fuel system engine repair preferred. Obtain class B CDL with Bus Endorsement, S, P, and Air Brake Endorsements within 90 days of employment, with acceptable driving record DOT Drug Testing and Physical Exam 3+ years of vehicle maintenance experience is required Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read and interpret technical information Ability to diagnose and resolve problems Knowledge of school bus specifications and all applicable statutes Major Responsibilities and Duties: Maintenance and Repair
• Perform and track preventive maintenance and inspections
• Respond to emergencies including after hours situations
• Operate school buses and/or district vehicles; operate tools/equipment used in maintaining them
• Perform light, medium and heavy duty diagnosis/repair/installation on gasoline and diesel engines:
Fuel and electrical systems Suspension and steering Drive train and transmission Exhaust systems Brakes Heating, ventilation and air conditioning Welding Body work/ fabrication
• Must provide a basic set of tools
Other
• Continually upgrade skills/knowledge by study and attending training
• Communicate in a clear and friendly manner with drivers, keeping them updated on repairs to their vehicles and on best practices
• Maintain inventory of commonly used parts, tools, and first aid supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of materials and creating a safe and clean work environment
• Attend and participate in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required
• Assess incidents, accidents, potential emergencies
• Perform functions of a school bus driver as a backup for routes and field trips
• Perform road checks in bad weather and report to Director
• Prepare reports as required by Supervisor
• Orient new school bus drivers in the features and functioning of assigned buses for the purpose of promoting proper use of buses and longevity of district fleet
Safety
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure safe operating condition
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Use provided safety equipment at all times (respirator, eye protection, etc.)
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report to supervisor
• Handle fuel spills and other hazardous materials according to applicable laws and safety practices.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Computer, Hand tools, Power and air tools, Brake lathe, Tire balancer and mounting equipment Acetylene torch, Welder, A/C recovery/recharging machine Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Shop, office, yard, vehicle environment, may require lifting of 20 to 50 lbs Must work with a diversity of individuals Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity Temperature extremes and conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness Must work indoors and outdoors year-round, in and around dust, fumes and odors Must work in noisy environments