Bus Maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Illinois licensed bus driver Mechanical expertise A satisfactory driving record as revealed through checks with the National Driver Register Service and the Secretary of State's Driver Services Section, a satisfactory work history and a record free of criminal convictions Must be able to do basic physical and visual activities Be able to drive a school bus when needed.

Reports to: Transportation Director Contract year: 12 months Salary: Subject to non-certified salary schedule The basic functions of this position: Maintain the fleet of all district owned vehicles Follow guidelines established by the Illinois School Bus Driver Training Curriculum and the State of Illinois licensing requirements Perform all duties assigned by the Transportation Director Major Responsibilities: Vehicle Maintenance Shop Maintenance Record Keeping Miscellaneous Major Responsibility No.

1: Vehicle Maintenance Key Duties: Service all vehicles according to service schedule, keeping them in efficient working condition. (Grease, oil, and filter change) Repair mechanical breakdowns Regularly inspect exhaust, fuel, and cooling systems, carrier bearings, U-joints, etc. and make necessary repairs as directed Check all tires, batteries, etc.

, prior to resuming service after vacation periods Report inventory of oil, filters, and most needed spare parts, etc. to Transportation Director Perform regular cleaning of the school-owned vehicles Perform inspection and any needed repairs of the brake system on the school buses as required on the IDOT inspection report as directed Major Responsibility No.

2: Shop Maintenance Key Duties: Maintain shop equipment Store supplies and parts in an orderly system Clean the bus garage, as time permits Be responsible for the security of the garage and equipment Major Responsibility No. 3: Record Keeping Key Duties: Maintain accurate records of bus service for state and federal transportation reports Submit accurate records of vehicle and service expenses to Transportation Director Submit records needed to pay bills and complete state and/or federal reports to Transportation Director as requested Major Responsibility No.

4: Miscellaneous Key Duties: Transport vehicles to state inspections, as directed Transport vehicles for warranty work during the warranty period as scheduled Respond to phone and radio-to-garage messages Pick-up and deliver materials/supplies within and outside of district boundaries as requested Complete other duties as assigned by Transportation Director