What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician In Charge position at Illinois Central School Bus?
If you’re looking for a career that will give you a strong sense of pride and purpose, this is the job for you. Getting over 1,000,000 children safely to and from school every day is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. Come work for North America Central where your skills are valued, and your contribution appreciated.
Job Purpose:
Manages day-to-day operations of the maintenance shop. Maintains, repairs, and overhauls school buses and other company vehicles. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Directs the work of others. Trains and motivates maintenance staff. Works without direct supervision with latitude for independent judgment.
Major Responsibilities:
Job Purpose:
Manages day-to-day operations of the maintenance shop. Maintains, repairs, and overhauls school buses and other company vehicles. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Directs the work of others. Trains and motivates maintenance staff. Works without direct supervision with latitude for independent judgment.
Major Responsibilities:
- Supervises day-to-day shop staff.
- Schedules and administers fleet maintenance, assists in troubleshooting problems with equipment. Reviews repair orders.
- Delegates responsibilities as appropriate and monitors performance;
- Ensures compliance on a day-to-day basis with State, Federal and Company requirements
- Works closely with Contract Manager providing status of maintenance and budget requirements.
- May order fuel for all vehicles, order parts, and subcontract repair work.
- May arrange services for building and ground keeping.
- Completes special projects as assigned. Required to perform hands-on work activities.
- Communicates availability of vehicles for service with dispatch and Contract Manager.
- Handles disciplinary concerns and employee development with shop personnel
- Repairs and maintains diesel engines and school bus equipment.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical training preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the transportation industry, including repairing and maintaining diesel engines and school bus equipment
- 3 years of related mechanical experience or trade school with endorsements such as Preventative Maintenance or Brake Certifications
- 3 years of hands-on mechanical managerial experience preferred
- Good written & verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work early morning hours.
- Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
- Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
- Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal& State laws
- Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure
- Must possess or be able to acquire CDL Operator’s license (Class B) with P endorsement within 60 days of hire
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Manager
- Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices
- Physical Requirements & Working Conditions (include amount of travel):
- Ability to successfully complete dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy
- Maintenance shop/garage/school bus yard /Office/On-the-road. Some outdoor work.
- Must be able to work in a crouched position or on back lying on mechanic’s dolly beneath motor vehicle equipment
- Subjected to dust, dirt, and greasy conditions.
- Some local travel, typically within 50 miles from base.
- Pushing/Pulling- Opening service door, emergency door, bus hood, steering, windows, applying service & parking brake, adjusting mirrors & wheelchairs, student evacuations up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.
- Lifting- Bus hood, trash box, challenged passenger into their seats, wheel chocks, tire chains, emergency equipment. Up to 40 lbs.
- Walking-Crossing lot, up and down bus aisle, around exterior of bus
- Sitting-Up to 2-3 hours
- Climbing-Steps in and out of bus, cleaning windshield, under hood inspection
- Reaching-Under hood inspection, cleaning windows, applying tie-downs, safety vests, car seats, adjust mirrors, opening emergency door from ground, checking roof hatch, applying service brake, clutch and accelerator
- Gripping-Doors, knobs, switches, handles, hand tools, etc.
- Hearing- Detecting problems with passengers on bus, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises
- Bending/Stooping-Pre-trip inspection, applying tie-downs, sweeping, checking for sleeping
- Seeing- Driving, reading street signs, route sheets
- Communicating via the English language with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, monitor if applicable
- Dropping from emergency door to ground
- Number of vehicles
- Revenue
- Number of locations: typically, one; possibly additional satellite facility
- Other relevant scope measures
