Transportation Vehicle Technician

Summary SUMMARY: Performs diagnostics, repairs and maintenance of all district vehicles and equipment (136+ buses and 100 White Fleet and small equipment), work orders, CDE (Colorado Department of Education) annual inspections, state emissions, preventive maintenance inspections and inventory. Monitor hazardous material, provide input for CDE audit information, and enter and retrieve information accessing the transportation Fleet vision computer program. Work with community entities such as fire, police department, public service etc. Salary SALARY: Classified Grade V, starting at $28.95 per hour, depending on recent relevant experience. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. 12 month work schedule, paid over 12 months. Eligible for benefits. Duties and Responsibilities Diagnose and repair, perform computer diagnostics on buses and micro birds, white fleet and small equipment; including Cummins, Caterpillar, International, Alldata, Ford IDS, Chevrolet, Toyota, and Nissan. Also includes Allison transmission, Webasto, and Top Hat pre‑heaters, 24/7, Rosco and Zeus camera systems and Zonar. Perform electrical diagnostics on buses, micro birds, white fleet, snow plows, tractors, utility vehicles, mowers and other small equipment. Responsible for all roadside repairs via service call throughout the district for all vehicles and equipment noted above. Complete all repairs submitted via the work order system and responsible for completing all paperwork required upon completion of all repairs. Perform CDE Annual Inspections on buses, micro birds and trailers and perform state emissions on school buses. Perform PMO (Preventative Maintenance Operations) as well as A service (additional CDE Safety practices) on all district owned vehicles, to include trailers. Fuel propane buses when needed and assist drivers when necessary. Attend all meetings and training sessions including all in‑services and First Aid/ CPR classes that are required by the district and CDE. Maintain a current CDL License and DOT Physical. Must keep CDE Annual Inspectors License current to ensure in compliance with all state and federal regulations. Attend classes and training offered by the department to keep current and updated on diagnostics, repairs, and inspections to ensure the department stays current and operates within state and federal regulations. ASE Certifications preferred or retained during employment. CDE Inspector Certificate and Air Brake Certificate. Support Fleet Manager/Transportation Director with information regarding CDE Review of buses and other district owned vehicles to ensure they are in safe operating condition. Perform other duties as assigned to include driving students, on call, and following all requirements of payroll records. Experience Four years in maintenance repairs; including medium/heavy duty diesel engines, knowledge in emissions, diagnostic and vehicle repair and maintenance required. Operating knowledge of and experience with buses, vans, maintenance trucks, diagnostic equipment, lawn mowers, and snowplows. Must provide basic tools and tool box. Certificates, Licenses & Registrations Must obtain commercial driver's license (CDL), Department of Transportation physical (DOT) exam and district physical provided by district. "B" License with P and S endorsement, air brake certification, first aid and CPR certifications within 90 days after hire. ASE School Bus Air Brake Certification or ASE Truck Brake Certification preferred - one other ASE certificate from the required ASE School Bus preferred. Emissions certification and annual inspection certificate within one (1) year of hire. Non-Discrimination Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr 27J Schools - Brighton Thornton & Commerce City