Fuel Truck Driver / Mechanic Helper

2014 Buncombe County Schools | Job Description | page 1 of 2 Transportation Mechanic Helper Job Description Salary: Grade 59 Reports to: Transportation Mechanic Helper Supervises: N/A Job Goals: Provides fuel and oil delivery to school buses and assists in the maintenance and repair of transportation equipment. QUALIFICATIONS/SUMMARY: Performs work, including but not limited to servicing school buses with fuel and oil; performing custodial tasks; maintaining fuel and oil consumption records; and performing minor automotive repair and maintenance on school buses. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Services school buses with fuel and oil. Drives fuel truck to school bus servicing area; follows transportation department procedures for fuel oil servicing of school buses; secures the fuel truck when bus servicing is completed; and returns the fuel truck to transportation.
2. Performs custodial tasks. Sweeps the transportation department office, removes trash, and sweeps and mops the shop.
3. Maintains fuel and oil consumption records. Keeps records of fuel and oil supplied to individual buses on a daily basis.
4. Performs minor automotive repair and maintenance on school buses. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
5. Knowledge of proper safety procedures in fueling buses
6. Knowledge of basic operations of an automotive repair shop
7. Recordkeeping skills to maintain records of buses serviced with fuel and oil
8. Communication skills to communicate with bus drivers and transportation mechanics
9. Manual skills to perform cleaning tasks in transportation shop and office
10. Mechanical skills to operate a fuel truck safely and responsibly EQUIPMENT: Equipment used includes various machines commonly found in an automotive repair shop SAFETY OF OTHERS: Some responsibility for the safety of others WORK DIRECTION: Works as instructed and consults with supervisor as needed

2014 Buncombe County Schools | Job Description | page 2 of 2 DECISION MAKING: Decisions made include determining if bus has enough fuel and oil; work tasks are clear cut and directly related PROBLEM SOLING: Work involves specific, routine operations and/or application of approved standards which include a few separate tasks or processes COMMUNICATION Contacts are made with bus drivers, school personnel and the general public WORKING CONDITIONS: Job is performed outside or in a shop environment PHYSICAL: Work involves frequent walking, lifting, carrying; and the operation of a fuel truck Manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee must be able to obtain a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license and the endorsements P, S, & N, within a timely manner. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Follow the Hiring Process Instructions on the Buncombe County School's website: www.buncombe.k12.nc.us >Employment >Hiring Process BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER