School Bus Technician

School Bus Technician

The Fleet Division of Hanover County General Services is actively seeking a School Bus Technician. If you have the skills and are looking for a great team with regular hours and a manageable workload, we want to hear from you.

This is a skilled technical position. The incumbent performs routine and complex tasks to repair and maintain public school buses. The School Bus Technician reports to the Fleet Operations Supervisor and supervises no staff.

Essential functions include:

• Diagnoses, adjusts, and makes repairs on engines and related components, automatic transmission and transaxle, drive trains and axles, suspension and steering systems, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating systems, and engine performance.
• Performs computerized drivability diagnostics, repairs, tests, and adjustments on engine and emission systems to manufacturer's specifications.
• Services all types of bus systems and components to include mobility chair lifts and other related equipment.
• Performs tire repair, balancing, and change out services in addition to lubrication and other routine work.
• Rebuilds mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Drives buses and tests systems to ensure proper operation and effectiveness of repair or service work.
• Completes related paperwork, such as requisitions and documentation of service provided.
• Performs general maintenance work on the tools, equipment, and fleet facilities as required to maintain a safe and efficient fleet operation.
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate.
• Responds after hours and on weekends as assigned.
• Performs VA State inspections.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Working conditions include:

• Hazards: Exposure to petroleum products, cleaning solvents, dust and fumes.
• Conditions: Work is performed using heavy equipment, including noise and vibrations.
• Environment: Primarily inside a shop but may be exposed to adverse weather. Must drive to test vehicles, etc.
• Physical Effort: Routine lifting of objects over 35 pounds. Routine climbing onto and under vehicles and equipment.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of the principles of operation of internal combustion engines and emission systems, automatic transmissions and transaxles, drive trains and axles, suspensions and steering systems, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, and heating and air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of the principles of mechanical repair methods applicable to school buses.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities.
• Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.
• Skill in operation and care of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors, and the public.
• Requires the ability to understand and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to read and understand complex technical manuals.
• Requires the ability to operate diagnostic and service equipment.

Education, experience, and training requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent with four (3) years' related experience – OR
• Associate degree in automotive technology with one (1) year related experience – OR
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Certifications include:

• Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with P & S endorsement required within one year of start date.
• A/C Technician (EPA-approved Section 609) required within one year of start date.
• VA State Inspector's License required within one year of start date.
• ASE School Bus Tests (S Series) preferred.

Special conditions include:

• Criminal Records Check to include fingerprinting.
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
• Pre-employment Physical Examination/Drug Test/Breath Alcohol Testing and repeated in accordance with policy thereafter.
• Must wear uniform to include safety equipment.
• This position is subject to the department's on-call procedures which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.