Bus Maintenance

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Valid Illinois licensed bus driver 

2. Mechanical expertise 

3. 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 

4. Must be able to do basic physical and visual activities 

5. Be able to drive a school bus when needed.

Reports to:Transportation Director Contract year: 12 months 

Salary:Subject to non-ce1iified salary schedule 

The basic functions of this position: 

1. Maintain the fleet of all district owned vehicles 

2. Follow guidelines established by the Illinois School Bus Driver Training Curriculum and the State of Illinois licensing requirements 

3. Perform all duties assigned by the Transportation Director 

Major Responsibilities: 

1. Vehicle Maintenance 

2. Shop Maintenance 

3. Record Keeping 

4. Miscellaneous 

Major Responsibility No. 1: Vehicle Maintenance 

Key Duties: 

1. Service all vehicles according to service schedule, keeping them in efficient working condition. (Grease, oil, and filter change) 

2. Repair mechanical breakdowns 

3. Regularly inspect exhaust, fuel, and cooling systems, carrier bearings, U-joints, etc. and make necessary repairs as directed 

4. Check all tires, batteries, etc., prior to resuming service after vacation periods 

5. Report inventory of oil, filters, and most needed spare parts, etc. to Transportation Director 

6. Perform regular cleaning of the school-owned vehicles 

7. 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: 

1. Maintain shop equipment 

2. Store supplies and parts in an orderly system 

3. Clean the bus garage, as time permits 

4. Be responsible for the security of the garage and equipment 

   Major Responsibility No. 3: Record Keeping 

   Key Duties: 

5. Maintain accurate records of bus service for state and federal transportation reports 

6. Submit accurate records of vehicle and service expenses to Transportation Director 

7. 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: 

8. Transport vehicles to state inspections, as directed 

9. Transport vehicles for warranty work during the warranty period as scheduled 

10. Respond to phone and radio-to-garage messages 

11. Pick-up and deliver materials/supplies within and outside of district boundaries as requested 

12. Complete other duties as assigned by Transportation Director