Utility Worker (Interim Position)

Hamilton City School District; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 29,342 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

The Hamilton City School District is seeking an Interim Utility Worker to maintain the transportation system for safe bus operation. Responsibilities include driving buses, performing maintenance, and assisting during breakdowns.

Candidates must have a valid CDL with school bus endorsements and mechanical knowledge. Excellent driving skills and the ability to handle physical demands are critical for this role, as additional hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent driving skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical tools is essential.
• Familiarity with engine components required.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance services to the transportation system.
• Act as a substitute bus driver when necessary.
• Perform regular spot bus inspections.

Skills

Excellent driving skills

Knowledge of mechanical tools

Familiarity with engine components

Education

Valid CDL with school bus, air brake, and passenger endorsements

Job description

Pay Rate: $21.30/Hr - $32/23/Hr Based on Experience

Benefits Eligible:

1995 Dixie Highway • Hamilton, Ohio 45011

513.887.5060 • Fax [phone]

HAMILTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position: Interim Utility Worker

Immediate Supervisor: Transportation Supervisor

Job Description

Utility Worker (11-month position)

Reports to: Director of Transportation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Description: Provides maintenance service to the transportation system of the Hamilton City School District, keeping all buses operating in a safe and efficient manner; may act as a substitute bus driver for routes or field trips.

Qualifications: Excellent driving skills with a valid CDL with school bus, air brake, and passenger endorsements; knowledge of mechanical tools; familiarity with engine components.

Physical Demands: Regularly lifts parts up to 150 pounds; ability to work in confined spaces for lengthy periods of time; repeated turning/twisting; repeated push/pull on fingers, hands, wrists, shoulders, elbows, and back; climbing up and down on bus hoods and ladders; reaching and working with hands over head; repeated movements to and from the floor/ground; standing and working on concrete.

Overtime is expected with this position, as the District may still need the Utility Worker to drive a bus depending on driver numbers.

Essential Functions

• Reports to the Transportation Lot at the designated time to unlock gates and office and perform necessary preparation for getting buses out; checks all buses for “empty” placards at the end of routes.
• Must be available after hours and weekends for bus breakdowns.
• Responsible for spot bus inspections with the State of Ohio, and annual inspections with the State of Ohio.
• Ensures that a spare bus is started each day. Keeps the spare bus clean and ready to go out on route if needed.
• Washes school buses.
• Assists in starting buses, particularly in cold weather.
• Makes minor repairs to buses, such as replacing seat covers, floors, steps, changing light bulbs, replacing lenses and mirrors, etc.
• Keeps the work area around fuel pumps clean. May perform snow removal around fuel pumps.
• Drives a spare bus to stranded vehicles when a breakdown/accident occurs. May assist in making minor field repairs (such as jump-starting a bus) when those are practical.
• May act as a substitute bus driver on a regular route or field trip.
• During the summer, is responsible for thorough cleaning, washing and waxing, checkout, and minor repair in order to ready buses for annual state inspection; drives and moves buses during inspection procedure.
• May drive vehicles to the repair shop as needed.
• Keeps updated reports by vendors and ensures that vendors’ maintenance and repair reports are complete.
• Maintains inventory and garage cleanliness/organization.
• Keeps an accurate record of sub buses with driver name, bus number, and date.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.