POSITION DESCRIPTION
To inspect, lubricate, service, wash, and fuel district buses and other vehicles and equipment, to repair or replace upholstery, window glass, and tires; and to assist mechanics in semi-skilled maintenance and mechanical repair work. To make daily, weekly and annual inspections of all district owned vehicles and maintenance in order to ensure a minimum of road failures and a maximum of safe and economical operations in conformity with local, county, state and federal requirements.
Position Type: Vehicle Technician Helper |
Location: Transportation Salary: $21.35 - $24.75 /Hour Reports To: Supervisor of Transportation Status: School Year 2024 - 2025 Start Date: As Soon As Possible Hours: 8hrs per day - to be assigned. Date Posted:11/22/2024 |
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to attain a Commercial Driver License with B vehicle designation, passenger endorsement and air brakes
Shall meet state requirements for appropriate licensing
Shall pass a manual skills test
Shall furnish own tools
Shall possess a working knowledge of operations of shop equipment
Applicant must be in good health and able to lift 45 lbs. unassisted on an everyday basis
Shall be knowledgeable and experienced in the procedures of preventative maintenance for under the hood inspections for all district vehicles
Applicant must be able to perform duties with minimum supervision
Must possess one certification in heavy-duty truck or school bus; for brakes a second certification in heavy-duty truck or school within a year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To maintain safe vehicle operating conditions, and assist mechanics with routine servicing of district vehicles and equipment
Assist in performing semi-skilled service of district buses, including changing oil and filters, lubricating, flushing radiators, adjusting brakes, etc. as part of preventative maintenance program
Inspect and replace motor belts, hoses, automotive lamps, windshield wipers, brake lining, etc. as needed
Fuel and refuel buses and other vehicles maintaining appropriate records as required
Replaces window glass, headlights and mirrors; replaces and secures seats; replaces flooring materials in school buses
Maintain brake, steering, radiator, transmission, and other fluid levels and add as needed.
Inspects, repairs, changes, and balances tires
Washes, fills and/or changes batteries.
Tightens and/or adjusts various parts
Performs routine safety checks on buses and other vehicles and equipment, reporting major problems to appropriate authority
Washes and cleans buses and other district vehicles and equipment. Assists with the diagnosis and verification of mechanical problems and refers to mechanics on non-routine or major repairs
Assists mechanics in performing routine maintenance and repair work
Operates school buses and other automotive equipment as needed
Perform under hood inspections and maintain fluid level service as needed and required
Operate and maintain automatic vehicle washer, to wash and clean all district vehicles
Steam clean engine and parts as needed
Fully maintain the working area to promote the maximum efficiency and safety of that work area This includes the cleaning of catch basins in the wash bay area on a weekly basis
Assist in road service calls
Establish favorable working relationships with garage personnel, driving staff, management and total school staff
Shall achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, in-service and workshops conducted by Huron Valley Schools or other approved agencies
Shall be flexible in working hours as pertaining to State Police inspection, inclement weather days and manpower shortage
Shall be able to operate all types of district owned vehicles
Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition and turn in at the specified time
Familiar with the geographical service area of the school district
Conduct yourself as a professional Huron Valley staff member at all times
Other duties as required
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma and/or related experience.
LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applications accepted on-line only at www.hvs.org
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Jeanna Klebba
Administrative Assistant to Human Resource
2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357
248.684.8217 (TELEPHONE) • 248.684.8266 (FAX)
E-MAIL: Jeanna.Klebba@hvs.org
Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and TitleVI Officer
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.