School Bus Technician
School Bus Technician
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Job Description
Job Title: School Bus Technician Exemption Status: NonexemptClassified
Reports to: Shop Foreman Date Revised:01/31/2025
Dept./School: Transportation
Primary Purpose:
Perform major and minor mechanical repairs with minimum supervision to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Perform assigned work following established policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Education/Licensure:
Willing to obtain a clear and valid Tennessee commercial drivers license (CDL) with Passenger (P) and/or School Bus (S) endorsement
Auto Diesel College experience a plus
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine maintenance and repair
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and physical exam
Ability to pass TBI Background Check
Ability to access and use printed service materials
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Computer diagnostic experience required
Experience:
Minimum Five 5 years Autodiesel repair experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Maintenance and Repairs
- Perform minor mechanical repairs preventative maintenance diagnostics and inspections on all district vehicles in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision. Work with lead mechanic to complete major repairs.
- Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule and maintain accurate updated records of preventive maintenance.
- Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems equipment accessories and lights; service as needed.
- Do welding and minor body work.
- Assign routine preventive maintenance tasks to mechanic helper and inspect completed work for quality.
Safety
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
- Keep shop equipment and tools in safe operating condition and perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment according to established schedules.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Other
- Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Operate buses and other vehicles as needed.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Tools/Equipment Used:Automotive diagnostic equipment; wheel balancing equipment; tire repairing equipment; small hand tools; power tools; welding torch; torque wrench; jack and lift equipment; computer; school bus and district vehicles.
- Posture:Frequent standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
- Motion:Frequent walking; frequent climbing grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and overhead reaching; frequent driving
- Lifting:Heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
- Environment:Work outside and inside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures dust toxic chemicals and materials noise vibration and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours;
- Mental Demands:Maintain emotional control under stress
**This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
