Substitute Vehicle Mechanic

EFFECTIVE: Immediately

STATUS: Non-exempt/hourly
WORK HOURS: As needed
WORK YEAR: As needed
BENEFIT ELIGIBLE:No

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of all district vehicles and small equipment. Provide roadside assistance or recovery for district vehicles. Diagnose and repair: gas and diesel engines; drive trains; transmissions; suspension steering brake and electrical systems. Maintain shop activities such as planning scheduling organizing quality control budgeting warranty repair and evaluation ordering and inventory of supplies and parts. Drive school bus on district routes as needed. Assist drivers when needed. May assist with custodial and grounds keeping duties. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Vehicle maintenance ï½ major and minor engine overhaul and repairs tune up transmission and differential repair and adjustment air and hydraulic brake work.
• Tire repair and replacement.
• Road test vehicles for complaint verification and to ensure effective repair.
• Report unsafe vehicles to Transportation Director or designee.
• Track and evaluate warranty repairs to ensure cost savings to district.
• Actively participate in PLCs and other required training.
• Apply and implement knowledge skills and new understandings to support Operations Maintenance and Transportation.
• Small equipment repair and maintenance ï½ grounds and custodial equipment including tractors floor machines etc.
• Will frequently cover bus routes game routes and field trips as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possible supervision of support personnel.
• May conductsupervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interview participation training/development assign and direct work performance feedback address complaints and resolve problems.

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
• Create and implement effective and efficient process management strategies (e.g. procedures equipment materials and supplies).
• Accurately projects need for budget planning.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with professional standards state guidelines and school system policy.

The education/training/experience license/certification general expectations physical demands and work environment factors described below 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 the essential functions.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Bilingual(preferred).
• Three (3) years on the job experience OR one (1) year job experience plus graduate of an accredited diesel mechanic school.
• Mechanic fluency will be determined through the interview process.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid CDL with class B with Passenger & school bus endorsement required
• Valid Department of Transportation Brake Inspector Certificate
• Valid Opacity Inspector License ï½ May be obtained after hire
• Valid CDE Inspector Certificate
• Certified in emissions.
• ASE Certification required - May be obtained after hire
• Valid First Aid Certification ï½ May be obtained after hire

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Operate assigned school bus/vehicle in accordance with federal state municipal and district regulations policies and laws.
• Follow route directions coordinate and maintain accurate descriptions of stop locations and times with Departmental Schedulers.
• Regulate heating lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Maintain student conduct that insures the safety of all students.
• Issue written discipline reports as needed.
• Perform pre and post route safety inspections on assigned vehicle.
• Report all delays accidents/incidents immediately to transportation management or appropriate authorities.
• Monitor passengers for medical or behavioral problems.
• Administer first aid and provide written reports as required.
• Aid in loading and unloading passengers via the stairs or lift mechanisms including securing wheelchairs mobility aids oxygen bottles band and athletic equipment or luggage as required by route assignment and need. Ensure restraints such as safety vests seat belts Child Safety Restraint Systems (CDRS) or other restraining devices are properly secured.
• Collaborate with Director of Transportation or designee to accommodate requested route changes concerns or special requests.
• Train passengers on proper emergency procedures in the event of an emergency.
• Establish student staff and parental rapport that allows for a proactive response to potential problems.
• Actively participate in meetings in-service and other required training.
• Apply and implement knowledge skills and new understands to support Operations Maintenance and Transportation.
• May perform vehicle maintenance.
• Performs a variety of physical maintenance tasks in and around the Duell Service Center including climbing ladders to clean bus windows using an air blower on the grounds raking leaves removing snow (including shoveling paths to ensure student access to buses) mopping sweeping cleaning and maintaining the office space.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent lifting 5 (five) to 75 (seventy-five) pounds.

Occasional lifting of up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds.

Frequent to constant standing extensive walking.

Frequent stooping bending kneeling squatting and reaching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Occasional exposure to adverse climate and weather conditions.

REPORTS TO:

Transportation Director or designee

LOCATION:

Operations Maintenance and Transportation department

SALARY:

The starting hourly rate ranges from $28.41 to $32.14 depending on education and relevant prior experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
New hires or rehires will be responsible for the fingerprint processing fee required for background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

CLOSING DATE:
This position will close 5 days from the posting date. If vacancy is not filled within 5 days the vacancy will remain posted until filled.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at Incomplete applications and resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 the Americans with Disabilities Act the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 and Colorado law Englewood Schools does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students employees applicants for employment or members of the public on the basis of disability race creed color sex sexual orientation marital status gender identity gender expression religion national origin ancestry family composition or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age genetic information and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment if it rises to the level described in state law is a prohibited form of discrimination. To review Title IX policies and procedures pleaseclick here.Inquiries or complaints may be referred toDr. Rana Razzaque Director of Opportunity Access & Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator 4101 S. Bannock St. Englewood CO 80110 or may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 1244 North Speer Blvd. Suite 310 Denver CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 950 17th St. Suite 300 Denver CO 80202 or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission 1560 Broadway Suite 825 Denver CO 80202.