Wage/Hour Status:  Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:  AU04 (248 Days)

Primary Purpose:

Fuel buses, vans, maintenance support vehicles; check fluid levels; inspect for needed maintenance.  Perform other duties assigned by Fleet Manager.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Texas CDL License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements

Valid Texas School Bus Driver Certification

Must pass school bus driver physical examination for physical and emotional stability

Must be able to read, write and speak English

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Must be able to use Petrovend AFC Fuel System

Must have a mechanical understanding of auto, bus and truck engines and functions

Must know what types of oil, fuels and antifreeze are used by each vehicle

Must know how to prevent or contain fuel and oil spills

Must have some knowledge of tire conditions

Must be able to do minor maintenance on school buses

Must have some knowledge of tire repair procedures

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Fuel buses, vans and maintenance support vehicles on a.m. and p.m. shifts.

2. Check engine oil, transmission oil, antifreeze and washer fluid on all vehicles.

3. Check for frayed belts, worn hoses, hanging wires, loose metal, missing bolts and screws, and broken or cracked lenses and glass.

4. Check for fluid leaks.

5. Check for low tires.

6. Drive vehicles to dealers, retrieve or deliver parts and other errands.

7. Assist in washing vehicles as needed.

8. Assist in inspecting and make ready buses and vans before trips.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

School bus and all related equipment. Hand and power tools, high pressure grease guns, air jacks, air tools and golf cart

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Work is performed in a vehicle maintenance shop with considerable interfering noise levels.  On call twenty-four hours a day.  Conditions include temperature changes in weather, dirt dust, oil, wetness, glare, draft and mud.  Hazards may include burns, shock, cuts, crushed fingers, and back injuries from lifting weight in excess of seventy-five pounds.

EEOC Statement:
Hays Consolidated I.S.D. will not discriminate against any person in employment or exclude any person from participating in or receiving benefits of any of its activities or programs on any basis prohibited on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

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. Positions are extended annually based upon availability of funding.