Transportation Maintenance

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a school transportation maintenance professional to service and repair district buses, maintain required records, and help keep the fleet compliant with state standards.

The role involves performing bus inspections, routine maintenance, and transporting vehicles for inspections as needed. Strong mechanical skills and a valid driving record are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical expertise.
• A satisfactory driving record as shown by the National Driver Register and the Secretary of State.
• Must be able to perform basic physical and visual tasks.
• Be able to drive a school bus when needed.

Responsibilities

• Service all buses per the service schedule and keep them in good working condition.
• Repair mechanical breakdowns as needed.
• Regularly inspect and repair exhaust, fuel, cooling systems, bearings, and related components per standards.
• Maintain records of bus service for state and federal reports and assist with fuel, oil, and parts inventory.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Clean driving record

Physical ability

Bus driving ability

Job description

Major Responsibility No. 1: Vehicle Maintenance

Key Duties:

Service all vehicles according to service schedule, keeping them in efficient working condition. (Grease, oil, and filter change)

Repair mechanical breakdowns

Regularly inspect exhaust, fuel, and cooling systems, carrier bearings, U-joints, etc. and make necessary repairs as directed

Check all tires, batteries, etc., prior to resuming service after vacation periods

Report inventory of oil, filters, and most needed spare parts, etc. to Transportation Director

Perform regular cleaning of the school-owned vehicles

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:

Store supplies and parts in an orderly system

Clean the bus garage, as time permits

Be responsible for the security of the garage and equipment

Major Responsibility No. 3: Record Keeping

Key Duties:

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

Submit accurate records of vehicle and service expenses to Transportation Director

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:

Transport vehicles to state inspections, as directed

Transport vehicles for warranty work during the warranty period as scheduled

Respond to phone and radio-to-garage messages

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

Complete other duties as assigned by Transportation Director

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Mechanical expertise

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

Must be able to do basic physical and visual activities

5. Be able to drive a school bus when needed.

Must have a background in vehicle maintenance and experience as a mechanic. be able to pass a criminal background check and be able to pass requirements to earn bus driver's license.