Temporary​/Substitute Motor Pool Driver Technician

Overview

The Shasta College Physical Plant department is seeking to build a pool of qualified applicants for substitute/temporary driver work. We will respond to applications based on our current needs. This role transports students on field trips or to other sites within designated routes and ensures the safety of student passengers while riding in a District bus or van. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of an assigned District bus or van while meeting established trip schedules and may assist the Motor Pool Mechanic/Foreperson or perform maintenance and repairs on District vehicles and equipment.

Frequent overtime and weekend hours with overnight stays are required. Interstate and intrastate travel is required. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.

• Drives District vehicles in accordance with trip schedules; transports students and instructors on field trips to various locations, which may require overnight stay; plans necessary route(s) and stops as needed; adheres as closely as possible to arrival and departure times.
• May transport students and/or instructors with disabilities; may transport students and/or instructors with service animals in compliance with laws, regulations and College policy and requirements; may operate a disabled persons bus or van as required.
• Maintains order, proper discipline of passengers according to District policy; enforces bus riding rules; shows safety/emergency video or provides verbal instructions in emergency procedures.
• Conducts safety and operational inspections for the assigned bus prior to starting a trip; reports needed mechanical repairs as necessary on appropriate form; performs basic necessary on-the-road repairs and makes emergency road calls as needed; performs safety and operational inspections of oil, coolant, belts, tires and batteries on District vehicles and a variety of other equipment; assists with diagnostic interpretation using state-of-the-art equipment.
• Installs chains on a bus or van when road conditions deem it necessary.
• Completes mileage, safety and other reports including passenger counts; keeps daily driver’s log in accordance with laws and regulations including when not driving commercially.
• Performs routine servicing of District vehicles and equipment including oil changes, lubrication, battery maintenance, tire changing and/or repairs, replacing of water pumps, belts, hoses, lamps, brakes; performs transmission and differential servicing and repairs as found; maintains cleanliness of vehicles to ensure safe operating condition; services lavatory (if equipped) at end of each trip, including dumping and refilling toilet system and cleaning all surfaces, restocking, emptying refuse;
  
  washes district vehicles as needed.
• Assists the Motor Pool Mechanic/Foreperson in performing major tune-ups, repairs and overhauls of District vehicles and heavy equipment, repairs on suspension systems; performs preventative maintenance on District vehicles and equipment at regularly scheduled intervals; assists with troubleshooting for minor or major mechanical malfunctions.
• Assists the Motor Pool Mechanic/Foreperson with fleet recordkeeping.
• Assists in identifying needed parts to complete repairs; estimates or assists in estimating costs, materials for repair to electrical, air, cooling or mechanical systems.
• Performs periodic State and Federally-mandated inspections on commercial vehicles; prepares completed required records and documents necessary to comply with State and Federal laws and regulations and District procedures applicable to vehicle maintenance and repair; uses current fleet management software to open and close repair orders, track preventative maintenance, vehicle history, and upcoming scheduled repairs.
• Assists Transportation Supervisor with relevant recordkeeping related to compliance.
• Participates in the maintenance and organization of the shop, parts room, shop equipment and tools to ensure a safe, clean and efficient work environment.
• Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope and…