Bus Maintenance

North Mac Schools; Girard (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mac Schools seeks a bus maintenance driver to manage the fleet, perform scheduled services, and support the Transportation Director. The role requires Illinois bus driver licensure and mechanical aptitude, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include vehicle maintenance, record keeping, and occasional transportation to inspections. A valid driving record and ability to drive a school bus when needed are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois licensed bus driver.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Satisfactory driving record and background checks.
• Ability to perform basic physical and visual tasks.
• Ability to drive a school bus when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the fleet of district-owned vehicles per service schedule.
• Inspect and repair mechanical systems, including brakes, exhaust, fuel, and cooling as directed.
• Keep shop equipment in good condition and store parts in an orderly system.
• Maintain accurate records of bus service for state and federal transportation reports.
• Transport vehicles to state inspections and assist with warranty work as scheduled.

Skills

Bus driving

Mechanical

Driving record

Physical ability

Operational discipline

Job description

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-certified 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:

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:

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


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


3. 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:

1. Transport vehicles to state inspections, as directed


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


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


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


5. Complete other duties as assigned by Transportation Director