Maintenance Technician

Description

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of basic vehicle maintenance on school vans and other company vehicles.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• •Apply lubricants to the moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear and ensure optimal engine performance.
• •Lubricate wheel bearings to prevent excessive tire wear.
• •Perform engine cleaning to prevent rust formation.
• •Replace cabin, fuel, air and oil filters as required.
• •Perform tire rotations to ensure even tire wear.
• •Test tire pressure and add air as needed.
• •Inspect fleet vehicles for oil leaks.
• •Inspect fleet vehicles for additional service issues
• •Assist with mechanic as needed.
• •Ensure all shop equipment is maintained and in good operating condition.
• •Keep shop clean and organized.
• •Keep mechanic updated on repairs and maintenance.

Other Functions

• •Attend meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• •Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the maintenance department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• •Basic technical knowledge acquired through education or work experience.
• •Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements. Must maintain once acquired
• •Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• •Able to perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks.
• •Able to adhere to all safety practices.

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• •Be reliable and capable of following work directions.
• •Basic diagnostic skills to identify service requirements.
• •Be attentive to detail.
• •Display tact and courtesy, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• •Able to communicate with diverse groups.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

• •Usually work indoors. May occasionally repair buses on the road.
• •Sometimes work with hazardous equipment, tools, situations, and conditions.
• •Wear a company issued uniform.
• •Work inside various types of buses. Often test drive them before, during, and after repairs.
• •Wear protective / safety gear as required.
• •Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.