What are the responsibilities and job description for the SY24-25 Transportation General Technician- ASE Certified position at TRANSPORTATION?
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The General Technician will inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical issues on district vehicles and equipment. Work will be performed in compliance with established safety procedures and meeting or exceeding industry estimated times as established by the manufacture. A General Technician must be able to drive any vehicle in the Fleet, provide assistance to Fleet Technicians, and be available for on-call status as needed.
REPORTS TO: SHOP Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor
SALARY SCHEDULE: G-12
WORK DAYS: 250
REQUIREMENTS:
- Education Level:
- Completion of a High School education or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- ASE School Bus certified in Brakes, Electrical/Electronic,Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Suspension/Steering, or Body Systems.
Preferred: Completion of Vocational or Technical school automotive training program
- Experience, Skill, and Certification:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of Fleet Maintenance experience in heavy diesel, truck or bus repair, service or Fleet Maintenance
- Comprehensive knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance techniques and practices
- Ability to diagnose and repair both routine and the more complex problems on all types of automotive vehicles and components
- Ability to operate tools and equipment associated with the trade
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Commercial driver’s license with school bus and passenger endorsement within 90 days of employment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Inspects assigned vehicles, diagnoses problems, and obtains and/or orders parts needed.
- Repairs and maintains engines, power trains, brakes, electrical systems, transmissions, etc., of buses and other vehicles.
- Installs, checks and repairs wheelchair lifts, seat belts, and other restraints.
- Must provide own hand tools, and power tools necessary to repair vehicles.
- Performs various scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all district equipment.
- Proficient user of diagnostic equipment.
- Performs Ga DOE inspections.
- Willing & capable to successfully pass training certification and safety programs as required by the District.
- Must be able to troubleshoot complex issues on cameras, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and radios related to hardware, wiring, and other plug and play troubleshooting.
- Determines how to prioritize task.
- Assists Fleet Technicians by diagnosing more complicated maintenance and repairs work orders as needed.
- Follows state and district maintenance policies, procedures and regulations. Uses, as instructed, all personal protective equipment.
- Must be available to work flexible schedule in order to meet critical needs to the district.
14.Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Incumbents will be considered “at will.” Appropriate pay will be determined based on Grade 12 and allowable experience as determined by Human Resources. This is a 250-workday position.
New 12-2022
NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A responsibility is “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:
- it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
- it could be performed by an employee in another job within the
Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS
Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that required more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. Check the box that is applicable for this position and complete any necessary information.
OFFICE:
[ X] OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.
[ ] CLASSROOM Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.
EXCEPTIONAL PHYSCAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS
(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)
[x] Occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds of materials, etc.
[ ] Frequent climbing up to ____ feet, and/or working on building roofs.
[x ] Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, and other airborne matter.
[x ] Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards.
[x ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.
[x ] Other: Incumbent must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the county as required by the job. Possession of the strength, dexterity and agility to perform all essential functions, including lifting of heavy equipment and vehicle parts, bending, stooping, standing, reaching and climbing on and/or crawling under vehicles.
Salary : $24 - $34
