What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Shop Help position at Bellville Independent School District?
JOB DESCRIPTION
TRANSPORTATION SHOP HELP
Perform daily cleaning, service of vehicles, preventative maintenance and help mechanics perform routine repairs and maintain all
district vehicles. Prepare vehicles for field trips. Service and maintain district mowers and lawn equipment. Operate school buses that
transport students and other authorized personnel to and from schools or other designated locations.
Reports to: Director of Transportation Fleet Services Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Transportation Services
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma
Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
Must be 18 years of age
Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to operate bus
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Maintenance and Repairs
- Perform visual inspection of vehicles and report any defect or repairs as needed.
- Perform minor maintenance and repairs as directed. May include repairing seat surfaces, replacing
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance according to established preventative maintenance schedules
- Assist mechanics with lifting and maneuvering heavy parts and components.
- Perform other maintenance and repairs as directed by the lead mechanic.
- Clean shop floors, stalls, driveways, tools, and equipment, clean restrooms, offices, take out trash, all
other duties as assigned.
- Maintain valid CDL and School Bus Driver credentials to driver bus routes, trips and shuttles when
- Follow the assigned route and adhere to established schedules.
- Complete standard DOT pre-trip and post-trip inspections as well as student checks.
- Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical failures.
- Complete required reports.
- Keep the assigned bus clean and fueled.
- Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.
- Maintain discipline; report student discipline problems to appropriate administer
- Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
- Inspect the bus by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes, and steering to ensure the bus can
- Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses,
- Correct unsafe conditions in the work area that could cause an accident and inform the supervisor
- Install snow chains during inclement weather.
- Report any hazardous conditions along the route.
- Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and
- Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not
immediately correctable to a supervisor.
- Perform routine daily service as directed including checking tire air pressure, checking oil and other
- Fuel buses and maintain records for use.
- Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedules and maintain accurate,
updated records of preventive maintenance.
- Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with the transportation office.
- Work irregular hours as needed.
- Attend and complete the required training program to maintain safety certification.
- Keeps records on bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.
- Other duties as assigned.
Posture: Moderate standing, frequent kneeling/ squatting, bending/ stooping, pushing/ pulling, and twisting;
work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Motion: Moderate walking, climbing; frequent grasping/ squeezing, wrist flexion/ extension, and overhead
reaching; moderate driving.
Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis.
NUMBER OF DAYS WORKED:
225 Days (8 hrs per day)
COMPENSATION SCALE:
District Hourly Hiring Schedule
Pay Grade 5, $17.00 - $22.00 depending on experience w/o CDL
Pay Grade 5, $18.00 - $22.00 depending on experience w/ CDL
DATE TO ASSUME DUTIES:
TBD
APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE:
Apply by completing the application link at www.bellvillisd.org and by sending a resume and letter of
interest to Dena Weaver, Director of Transportation and Fleet Services, at dweaver@bellvillebrahmas.org
Salary : $17 - $22
