Lead Bus Technician/Fleet Manager

NORTHWEST ALLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS Job Description Position: Fleet Manager Supervisor: Director of Transportation Primary Responsibility: Supervise and manage all garage operations. Perform repairs on Northwest Allen County Schools buses, trucks, and vehicles as designated. Supervise and evaluate personnel reporting to the position.

Coordinate Technicians' work schedules. Assist with driver training activities related to maintenance information. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Qualifications

Person must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and possess a minimum of three (3) years' experience in transportation maintenance. M ust possess good human relations skills, management skills, and have the maturity and ability to get along well with coworkers, bus drivers, and other school personnel. Some computer knowledge is required.

M ust be willing to attend technical in-service programs to continually advance skills in all maintenance areas. Must hold a valid CDL. Specific Duties: Supervises and manages all garage operations. Performs major and minor repairs on school buses, trucks, and other vehicles owned by Northwest Allen County Schools. Road tests and inspects vehicles as needed.

Makes service calls or road calls as required by the existing conditions. Owns and maintains sufficient tools to complete most of the jobs assigned. Ensures upkeep and operational maintenance of building and grounds and m aintains cleanliness of assigned garage space . Ensures all buses meet safety requirements as required by federal and s tate guidelines .

Attends in-service or special schooling as required to maintain up-to-date knowledge of diesel engines, gasoline engines, transmission systems, electrical systems, bodywork, and other major areasof expertise . Must have basic computer skills and be responsible for data entry, troubleshooting in all diagnostic and technological areas and updat ing fleet management software.

Maintains sufficient inventory of parts and supplies to properly maintain all NACS vehicles in the maintenance program. Conducts in-service/training programs for drivers and new users of district vehicles regarding proper use/care/procedures of v ehicles and equipment. Ensures snow removal and salt application on Transportation Center grounds as conditions require .

Coordinates use of various district vehicles. Orders and coordinates the delivery of fuel as needed. Garage budgeting and accounting including generation of open purchase orders and operating within district budgets. Remains on-call for weekend extra-curricular trips. Other duties as assigned by Transportation Director.

8 hours/day, 12 months/year Hourly Pay Range: $28.50-$31.43