Transportation Maintenance

Major Responsibility No. 1:
Vehicle Maintenance

Key Duties:

Service all vehicles according to service schedule, keeping them in efficient working condition. (Grease, oil, and filter change)

Repair mechanical breakdowns

Regularly inspect exhaust, fuel, and cooling systems, carrier bearings, U-joints, etc. and make necessary repairs as directed

Check all tires, batteries, etc., prior to resuming service after vacation periods

Report inventory of oil, filters, and most needed spare parts, etc. to Transportation Director

Perform regular cleaning of the school-owned vehicles

Perform inspection and any needed repairs of the brake system on the school buses as required on the IDOT inspection report as directed

Major Responsibility No. 2:
Shop Maintenance

Key Duties:

Store supplies and parts in an orderly system

Clean the bus garage, as time permits

Be responsible for the security of the garage and equipment

Major Responsibility No. 3:
Record Keeping

Key Duties:

Maintain accurate records of bus service for state and federal transportation reports

Submit accurate records of vehicle and service expenses to Transportation Director

Submit records needed to pay bills and complete state and/or federal reports to Transportation Director as requested

Major Responsibility No. 4:
Miscellaneous

Key Duties:

Transport vehicles to state inspections, as directed

Transport vehicles for warranty work during the warranty period as scheduled

Respond to phone and radio-to-garage messages

Pick-up and deliver materials/supplies within and outside of district boundaries as requested

Complete other duties as assigned by Transportation Director

Minimum Qualifications:

Mechanical expertise

A satisfactory driving record as revealed through checks with the National Driver Register Service and the Secretary of State's Driver Services Section, a satisfactory work history and a record free of criminal convictions

Must be able to do basic physical and visual activities

5. Be able to drive a school bus when needed.

Must have a background in vehicle maintenance and experience as a mechanic. be able to pass a criminal background check and be able to pass requirements to earn bus driver's license.