BASIC FUNCTION
Perform skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of school buses, trucks, and other FWCS vehicles to meet or exceed Indiana State Police and Department of Transportation regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved apprenticeship program. Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty trucks and/or buses preferred. The incumbent must possess knowledge of the technical aspects, methods, materials, terminology, principles, practices, procedures, and equipment used in the assigned field. Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License issued by the State of Indiana or obtain a Commercial Drivers License within 90 days of the date of hire.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve vehicle problems and malfunctions. Perform major and minor repairs, replace parts and components as needed, and assure safe and proper operating condition of District vehicles.
Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles, service vehicles with fuel, oil, grease, water, and hydraulic fluids, ensure proper fluid levels, lubricate gearboxes, drain and refill crankcases, replace fuses, and assure proper air levels of tires and fill as needed. Replace and rotate tires.
Adjust, repair, and maintain brake systems. Adjust and replace brakes. Perform transmission, motor, and engine inspections, overhauls, maintenance, and repairs. Perform minor and major tune-ups on District vehicles.
Maintain and repair vehicle lighting, wiring, fuel, air conditioning, exhaust, hydraulic, steering, and cooling systems as assigned. Diagnose and repair electrical systems. Test and repair electrical circuits and components.
Drive a vehicle to perform road tests, respond to emergency road calls, and perform related field work as directed.
Prepare buses to meet safety requirements for school buses in the State of Indiana. Perform scheduled safety checks and inspections as required.
Plan, organize, and lay out assigned tasks. Interpret diagrams, sketches, schematics, technical manuals, and specifications. Work from verbal and written instructions and work orders.
Operate and maintain a variety of equipment, such as air tools, jacks, testers, meters, lifts, and various hand and power tools. Utilize a computer and assigned software.
Maintain shop and work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
Perform bodywork as needed. Install, maintain, and replace flooring, upholstery, mirrors, and glass.
Attend in-services or special schooling to maintain current knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, transmission systems, electrical systems, bodywork, and other areas as required.
Serve as a substitute bus driver as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.
LEAD BUS TECHNICIAN
Additional Duties
Serves as the decision maker for the team as designated by the Supervisor of Bus Garage Operations. Computer entry of completed work orders.
MASTER BUS TECHNICIAN
Dependent upon merit based on satisfactory evaluation at Step
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.