Bus Fleet Technician; Bus Mechanic

Position Summary

Inspect, repair and maintain school bus fleet and associated vehicles and equipment. This position reports to the Lead Technician or Fleet Manager.

• Repair all school buses and vehicles.
• Routine and regular servicing on vehicles and trailers.
• Inspect school vehicles at their required intervals.
• Use electronic and other diagnostic tools to identify, locate, and predict necessary repairs.
• Maintain records of all vehicle inspections, repairs and services.
• Maintain accurate and neat inventory and storage of tools and parts.
• Maintain a clean, safe, neat bus barn facility in accordance with all best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Drive or tow vehicles where needed to accomplish repairs, inspections or services.
• Work with other technicians to accomplish shop and department priorities.
• Monitor operation tempo and schedules to forecast needs and prevent potential shortfalls.
• Monitor two-way communications and assist with issues as they occur.
• Listen to drivers' concerns and instruct drivers as needed.
• Attend workshops, conferences and training events as directed. Prepare training materials and present training to various audiences as directed.
• Drive school bus routes as directed.
• Perform other duties as directed.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Medium and Heavy truck mechanical experience required. Light automotive mechanical experience is a plus. School bus mechanical experience is highly preferred.

• Ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver’s License Class B, with BP2‑S endorsements. Must follow all CDL, CDE, and School District driver qualifications including background checks and drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to obtain a CDE Annual Inspector’s Certificate (for an additional $1/ hour).
• Be a positive role model for drivers, able to communicate and instruct them on the proper use and driver level maintenance of their vehicle.
• Basic computer skills.

• Must be able to lift items weighing 75 pounds, stoop, bend and be in good physical condition.
• Must be able to work on foot for a full work day, other times while prone or while working on overhead items or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to physically manipulate a variety of tools and equipment.

Hourly range: $26.49–$32.24 per hour, depending on qualified experience.

Days worked: 260 days per year (with paid time off, paid vacation days, paid time off for holidays, and district non-work days such as during winter break and spring breaks).

The Roaring Fork School District offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include paid personal and sick leave, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, a robust retirement plan under Colorado PERA with a district contribution of over 20 % of an employee’s wages each month, Employee Assistance programs, a district wellness program, and access to discounted ski passes and other community benefits.

For more information or questions please contact Sherri Martinez: shmartinezm