Duties
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Shop Maintenance
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Record Keeping
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Miscellaneous
Major Responsibility No. 1: Vehicle Maintenance
Key Duties:
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Service all vehicles according to service schedule, keeping them in efficient working condition. (Grease, oil, and filter change)
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Repair mechanical breakdowns
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Regularly inspect exhaust, fuel, and cooling systems, carrier bearings, U-joints, etc. and make necessary repairs as directed
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Check all tires, batteries, etc., prior to resuming service after vacation periods
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Report inventory of oil, filters, and most needed spare parts, etc. to Transportation Director
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Perform regular cleaning of the school-owned vehicles
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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:
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Maintain shop equipment
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Store supplies and parts in an orderly system
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Clean the bus garage, as time permits
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Be responsible for the security of the garage and equipment
Major Responsibility No. 3: Record Keeping
Key Duties:
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Maintain accurate records of bus service for state and federal transportation reports
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Submit accurate records of vehicle and service expenses to Transportation Director
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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:
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Transport vehicles to state inspections, as directed
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Transport vehicles for warranty work during the warranty period as scheduled
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Respond to phone and radio-to-garage messages
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Pick-up and deliver materials/supplies within and outside of district boundaries as requested
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Complete other duties as assigned by Transportation Director
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
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Valid Illinois licensed bus driver
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Mechanical expertise
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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
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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.
How to Apply
Email a letter of interest and copy of your resume to the Director of Transportation, Eric Lancaster, at: ELancaster@northmacschools.org
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.k12jobspot.com/Job/5420401