Preventative Maintenance Technician
Preventative Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
Primary Purpose:
Assist the transportation department in providing safe and dependable student and staff transportation through a fleet of clean and wellmaintained automobiles trucks and busses.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma equivalency
Valid Texas Commercial Drivers license (Class B with P & S endorsement)
CPR and First Aide certification preferred
Texas bus driver certification
Texas Inspection Certification preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to pass drug and alcohol test
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
Acceptable driving record
Ability to operate a bus
Proficient computer skills or basic knowledge of computer programs
Ability to accurately enter written data onto forms
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Minimum two years of general experience in service station type automotive maintenance plus one year related
experience on buses trucks or other heavy duty vehicular equipment.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Perform A (lube oil filter) B (brake inspection) C (chasis) D (transmission service) level preventative maintenance on district vehicles.
- Assist technicians in overhaul rebuilding and replacing major assemblies and components.
- Lubricate buses and other automotive equipment to include chassis lube oil and filter changes gearbox fill or drain and flush wheel bearing pack and all other lubricating and air cleaner service procedures as required.
- Verify operational safety of equipment and devices such as brakes clutch lamps mirrors glass fire extinguishers first aid kits highway warning kits horn warning lamps and buzzers emergency exists wipers signs tires etc.
- Make assigned vehicle repairs with appropriate instruction and guidance.
- Complete the required written documentation (repair orders vehicle condition reports etc..
- Participate in assigned shop and facility clean up and preservation activities (responsible for seat repair etc.. Assist in maintaining parts room is kept clean and orderly.
- Check daily fuel amounts and record information daily.
- Maintains own toolbox.
- Responsible for checking and maintaining fluids on all district vehicles.
- Change and repair tires perform complete battery service and brake adjustments.
- Install antifreeze and service cooling systems inspect and replace hoses cap valves etc.
- Make minor repairs by replacing lamps spark plugs ignition parts patches and switches as required.
- Operate lubrication equipment hoist compressor battery charger diagnostic equipment headlight adjustment machine alignment board spark plug tester drills presses air wrenches and other tools and equipment as required in the performance of assigned duties.
- Drive service truck for roadside service as required.
- Drive bus route as needed.
- Maintains confidentiality of information.
- Exemplifies high standards of ethical conduct according to District Policy.
- Displays tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for criticism of duty performance.
- Works in harmony with supervisory and peer personnel.
- Is taskfocused and does not socialize excessively.
- Supports administrative policy.
- Is prompt at arriving at workstation at the beginning of each working day.
- Represents the school system to the community in a positive professional way.
- Maintains a sincere friendly attitude toward visitors and patrons to insure communication.
- Executes other duties as assigned by director of transportation and foreman.
Supervisory Responsibilities
NONE
Equipment Used:
Antifreeze recycler fueling system air compressors refrigerant recycler parts washing vat tire changer grinder bus washer radio video cameras scan tools steam cleaner welding machine torch power tools jacks lift equipment electronic analysis equipment electrical test equipment Canyon ISD vehicles personal computer and associated software.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Modern shop conditions. Subject to frequent interruptions; inclement weather conditions; continual walking standing; frequent heavy lifting and carrying; climbing stooping bending kneeling and reaching; operation of power and hand tools; exposure to extreme temperatures dust fumes and odors. Exposure to mechanical electrical and chemical hazards. Work around moving objects and vehicles. Work on ladders up to 10 feet high.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
