RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM (RCSS)
JOB DESCRIPTION
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OFFICIAL TITLE: TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SCHOOL BUS TECHNICIAN
SUPERVISOR: Shift Foreman
SALARY RANGE: In accordance with RCBOE Salary Schedules
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) month (248 days). Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board. Extended hours beyond the regular school day may be occasionally required.
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, performs skilled and routine mechanic maintenance of buses, automobiles, trucks, tractors and other vehicular equipment. Independent judgment concerning work methods and procedures is required, but the work is subject to inspection during process and upon completion for quality and conformity with requirements.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Asterisk for essential job duties.)
- Performs general automotive repair work on buses, automobiles, trucks, tractors, and other vehicular equipment.
*2. Inspects, adjusts, and replaces/repairs necessary units and related parts as needed. Repairs and diagnoses problems on cooling systems, fuel and exhaust systems, diesel and gasoline engines, and a wide variety of electrical systems.
*3. Completes front end alignments and repairs on steering and suspension systems. Performs repairs on chassis units, brake systems, air and hydraulic, replaces clutches, standard and automatic transmissions, differential and steering units.
*4. Road tests equipment to locate defects and to check repair work. As directed, operates school bus or other automotive equipment. Performs routine maintenance of shop equipment. May be required to run road and service calls for disabled buses, maintenance trucks, etc.
- Straightens repairs and/or replaces damaged bodies, doors, fenders, grills, bumpers, frames, cross members and other metal fixtures. Fills out work sheets and assigns parts to vehicles when work is completed.
- Helps keep shop and work area clean and neat. Is responsible for issued tools and security of all shop equipment used on mechanical work.
- The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:
Thorough knowledge of RCSS policies and procedures. Knowledge of the construction, assembly, adjustment, and maintenance of truck, bus and automotive equipment. Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, and equipment of the truck, bus, and automotive mechanic trades; knowledge of the operation of internal combustion engines, ignition and of other systems; knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, on-board computer systems, air brake systems and automatic transmissions. Must have the ability to learn and operate technical test equipment and proper test procedures for individual systems. Ability to locate, diagnose, and repair malfunctions and to test repaired equipment. Ability to work effectively with others. Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in the automotive repair work. Good communications and human relations skills. Good communications and human relations skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
High School education or experience in the area of automotive mechanics (Diesel as well as gasoline engines). Ability to read and understand printed instructions. Ability to work independently and engineer repairs on vehicles as required.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Class B Commercial Drivers License with a passenger endorsement and school bus endorsement. Ability to obtain ASE Certification in School Bus Diesel Engines (Test S2) and School Bus Brakes (Test S4) within one year of being hired.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Ability to lift and move heavy objects (100 lbs. regularly and over 100 lbs. as needed). Stand for extended periods of time and complete work requiring considerable physical exertion. Extended exposure to inclement weather when needed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work overtime as required. May be required to attend training courses/programs in order to learn new automotive equipment and repair procedures, update skills, etc.
EVALUATION:
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board policy on evaluation of personnel.
Date Established: 2/09
Date(s) Revised:
This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
* Essential job duties -the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. |