TECHNICIAN, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

About the role

Performs repairs, maintenance and inspections of Denver Public School (DPS) vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Performs required annual Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and Colorado Driver’s License inspections on district vehicles and completes necessary paperwork, recording identified defects.
• Inspects Maintenance Tech II vehicle repairs and signs off on CDE forms certifying that vehicle work has been performed according to standards.
• Disassembles vehicles for inspection; performs secondary diagnostics; trouble-shoots cause of defect and determines needed repairs.
• Performs major repairs that directly involve safety to the public.
• Performs maintenance and repair services on district fleet in accordance with quality assurance inspection guidelines, DPS standards, and established work rules and policy.
• Completes required forms and paperwork using FASTER, ensuring completeness, accuracy and proper placement of forms in vehicle.
• Completes daily time reporting and submits to Shop Supervisor.
• Test drives vehicles, and tests components and systems, using diagnostic equipment.
• Tracks time worked on each vehicle by type of repair according to Time on Task standards.
• Operates service truck and makes service calls for district vehicle breakdowns.
• Performs operator pre-trip vehicle inspections by checking condition and availability of safety and emergency equipment in accordance with State of Colorado and Commercial Driver’s License authority.
• Maintains work area by cleaning tables; scrubbing floors; and throwing away or recycling materials.
• Determines work sequences of repairs and maintenance activities, based on work priority, and availability of parts.
• Participates in and supports a team work environment by interacting with other technicians and supervisors, and assisting in the development of new practices and technology.
• Communicates and coordinates fleet maintenance schedule and concerns with shop supervisor.
• Records maintenance activities by utilizing computerized system, ensuring maintenance standards are met.
• Executes contingency plans during inclement weather operations.
• Communicates with vehicle operators during service calls or refers operator to Shop Supervisor.
• Updates, trains other personnel in, and communicates current knowledge of fleet maintenance practices and.
• Works to maintains current CDE Inspector certification, and ASE certifications.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• Technical community college graduate in automotive/truck mechanics (1 yr. program)
• Two (2) years vehicle maintenance experience
• Demonstrated - initiative in taking ASE tests (preferably passing)
• A full set of tools
• Four (4) years of vehicle maintenance experience, journeyman level preferred
• ASE certification in school bus/automotive/heavy truck preferred

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• Technical community college graduate in automotive/truck mechanics (1 yr. program)
• Two (2) years vehicle maintenance experience
• Demonstrated - initiative in taking ASE tests (preferably passing)
• A full set of tools
• Four (4) years of vehicle maintenance experience, journeyman level preferred
• ASE certification in school bus/automotive/heavy truck preferred

Skills

• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Effective communication skills
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• A high degree of integrity in handling confidential information
• The ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students
• The ability to work effectively as a team member
• The ability to multi-task and complete work with frequent interruptions
• The ability to communicate clearly in English, in both written and oral formats
• Proficiency with MS Office and other computer software programs

Benefits

Salary Range. Starting $33.147 per hour
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Pay

Starting $33.147 per hour

Schedule

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