TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN 3 / TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

 

 

JOB TITLE: Transportation Technician 3

 

REPORTS TO: Transportation Tech Supervisor

 

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

 

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist in keeping vehicles in operative condition for the safe transport of school children and employees of the school district. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

Education / Certification: 

• Must possess Valid Class B-CDL (Commercial Drivers’ License) 

 

Special Knowledge/Skills/ Requirements: 

•  Must be 18 years of age 
• Must be able to follow verbal instruction 
• Must have an acceptable driving record according to Texas Education Agency standards. 
• Must have knowledge of vehicle maintenance repair. 
• Computer literacy and competency using associated fleet software preferred. 

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 

Other:

• Repair and maintain all automotive equipment. 
• Assist in mechanical problems and works with bus drivers and their equipment. 
• Check for proper fluid level, in all units daily. 
• Develop fleet maintenance software efficiency. 
• Use assistive equipment where available. 
• Keep tools and shop clean and neat. 
• Assist Technician Supervisor in evaluation of options by advising most economical repair of equipment, with an understanding that student safety is our priority
• Lift or assist in lifting equipment, tools, and supplies as needed for transportation operations.  (25 lbs. or more) 
• Report for work and stay on the job eight hours per day unless emergency arises which requires additional duty as instructed by the director. 
• Assist in other areas of transportation department as time allows.  
• Keep computerized records of repairs and schedules of maintenance required on all equipment. 
• Maintains parts supply and keeps parts room neat and clean. 
• Assist with annual and ongoing inventory of parts room. 
• Keep assigned bay, bench, personal tool storage, and other bays used neat, clean, and free of clutter. 
• Ensure that incomplete repairs that carry over to the next day are organized in such a manner that another technician can complete the job in the event of an absence. 
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance. 
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel. 
• Uses professional information discreetly and judiciously. 
• Support and follow administrative and board policy. 
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way. 
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation. 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

 

• Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Lift or assist in lifting equipment, tools, and supplies as needed for transportation operations.  (25 lbs. or more) 

Terms of Employment: 

 

• Work year established by the board; salary according to current schedule. 

Evaluation: 

 

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually. 

 The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.