School Bus/Motor Pool Service Technician

School Bus/Motor Pool Service Technician JobID: 3425

Position Type:

KWRL/KWRL Classified

Date Posted:

9/25/2024

Location:

KWRL

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KWRL Transportation Cooperative- School Bus/Motor Pool Service Technician

Thank you for your interest in a possible career transporting students for the KWRL Transportation Cooperative. The KWRL Transportation Cooperative is a joint venture of Kalama, Woodland, Ridgefield and La Center School Districts working together to transport student in as safe and efficient method as possible. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

Position Title: School Bus/Motor Pool Service Technician

Posting #: 3425

Location: KWRL, Woodland School District Shop

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours: 8 hours per day M-F, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, 260 days per year (including 13 holidays), vacation, sick and personal leave, per union agreements

Pay Schedule: Link to Schedule

Benefits: Position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and LTD through the School Emplyee Benefits Board (SEBB), effective the first day of the month after start date. Position is eligible for retirement through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

Job Summary: School Bus/Motor Pool Service Technician will be responsible for providing a broad range of basic preventative service duties for the KWRL motor pool. Duties will also require detailed record keeping and adherence to standard service schedules. Safe, accurate and efficient student transportation is the paramount organization core function and will require that the Motor Pool Service Technician be available to drive school bus on route, or on shuttle trips when operational demand warrant school bus driving duty assignments.

Qualifications:

• Gasoline and diesel service technician with at least two years of training or experience servicing gas and diesel motor pool
• Diesel training program graduates preferable
• The position will also be a mandatory substitute school bus driver and must possess or be able to secure a Class B CDL and school bus endorsement from OSPI within two months of hire date or within two months of 21st birthday.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to demonstrate a technological aptitude relative to recording shop maintenance records using various software
• Must be self-motivated and able to carry out written and oral directions with and without supervision
• Must be a team player able to maintain productive working relationships within a team context
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and adhere to federal drug and alcohol testing guidelines
• Excellent work attendance history

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

School Bus Driver

• Student transportation is the paramount organizational priority and will require that driving school bus on route or shuttle duties be the paramount priority over service duties when required

Service Duties

• Lubrication of buses and other equipment to include chassis lube, oil, filter changes, draining and filling of gear box, packing wheel bearing, air cleaner service and other procedures as required
• Safely and proficiently operate a broad range of industry standard tools and equipment up to, but not limited to, battery chargers, welders, torches, grinders, hydraulic, electric or air powered apparatus
• Assist with shop inventory for parts and supplies
• Clean and organize shop facility as required or directed
• Verify operation safety of equipment such as brakes, lights, mirrors, glass, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, warning kits, tires, buzzers and alarms, etc.
• Change and repair tires, hoses, batteries and other exchange components of a school bus or motor vehicle
• Safe and proficient road side repair of fleet vehicles
• Cleaning and minor maintenance of KWRL facilities and grounds as needed
• Perform such other tasks and activities assigned by the Shop Supervisor or Director of Transportation

Record Keeping

• Follow and adhere to an organized fleet service maintenance schedule. Produce and maintain accurate and detailed records of fleet maintenance and service work using industry support software

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 100 lbs. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Application Procedure:

Apply Online

Position Opens Internally: 9/25/2024

Position Closes Internally: 10/1/2024

Position Opens Externally: 9/25/2024

Position Closes: Open until filled

If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).