Transportation Vehicle Technician I or II-Transportation Services

SUMMARY

Maintain and repair Poudre School District vehicles. Perform safety repairs in accordance with local, state (including Colorado Department of Education), and federal laws, and Poudre School District (PSD) procedures.

Job Tasks

• Perform preventative maintenance, mechanical and safety repairs including ignition, electrical and wiring issues, braking systems, transmissions, rear end, drivelines and/or chassis subsystems utilizing diagnostic equipment and procedures as needed.
• Perform annual CDE inspections and inspections of all PSD vehicles in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, and PSD procedures.
• Record completed work orders including parts used, repairs made, and preventative maintenance performed in maintenance software program.
• Effectively utilize good customer service skills when dealing with internal and external customers to understand and resolve problems.
• Rebuild, repair, adjust and troubleshoot air systems including air compressors, air dryers, air lines, etc.
• Check air valves, relay valves and safety valves and repair as necessary.
• Perform road test on district vehicles as needed to diagnose problems and verify that appropriate repairs have been completed.
• Attend work in a timely manner.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair two-way radios, AM/FM radios, and security cameras on vehicles.
• Perform emission tests and analyze, troubleshoot, and repair vehicle emission failures.
• Perform tire maintenance, repair and replacement.
• Substitute as a bus driver when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Licenses Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Specialized technical courses in automotive mechanics
• Minimum of three years of progressive automotive mechanical experience including medium/heavy duty diesel engines or equivalent education
• Verifiable shop experience with air brake systems including replacing and measuring brake components
• Mets or exceeds all Vehicle Tech I qualifications
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with P2 and S endorsement within 60 days of hire
• First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire
• Must meet District driver insurability requirements
• CDE annual inspector certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Valid Colorado State Diesel Emissions Inspector's License or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Preferred or ability to obtain:
• Valid Colorado State Diesel Emissions Inspector's License
• Valid CDE Annual Inspection and Preventative Maintenance of School Transportation Vehicles certificate
• Valid ASE certification for light duty trucks and school buses

Contact Information

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org