25/26 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor (Transportation)

25/26 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor (Transportation) Dysart Unified School District District Transportation, Surprise, AZ - Surprise, Arizona This job is also posted in Dysart Unified School District Job Details

Job ID:

5292320

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

REPORTS TO

Director of Transportation

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

SUPERVISES

Yes

JOB FAMILY

Transportation FTE 1.0 WORK

CALENDAR

253 GRADE E APPROVED REVISED 07/17/2025

SUMMARY:

The Fleet Supervisor reports to the Director of Transportation and is responsible for providing mechanical maintenance for all district vehicles and equipment, implementing and maintaining services within established standards and safety regulations, and managing all aspects of the fleet maintenance and repair program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Administers a comprehensive inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair program for District buses and vehicles to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations. Supervises staff establishing work schedules, work assignments, monitoring work performance, approving time clock, and leave requests for assigned staff. Counsels, motivates, disciplines, and formally evaluates employees according to District guidelines and procedures. Diagnostic repair work and tests District buses, vehicles, and equipment to determine needed repairs or component replacement; estimates time and costs of repairs. Assesses complaints, incidents, breakdowns, accidents, and emergency situations; takes corrective action to safely resolve problems; road-tests buses, vehicles, and equipment as necessary. Maintain accurate records of fleet repairs, repair costs, parts procurement, vehicle warranties, and etc., to meet documentation and regulatory requirements. Evaluates vehicle inspection reports and oversees input of vehicle repairs performed on work order into vehicle maintenance software programs. Ensures inspection and preventative maintenance schedules and repair service on all fleet vehicles are performed in accordance with Federal and State safety regulations. Maintains bus out of service report and informs department operations staff and administration of changes timely. Prepares various reports (buses out of service, fuel use, parts inventory, etc.) according to District guidelines and procedures. Provides guidance and resources to mechanics for diagnostic and repair work as necessary. Coordinates emissions testing and annual DPS State inspection for school buses. Maintains a safe working environment within the shop area and physical plant that complies with federal, state and board regulations. Facilitates training and instruction of employees in the safe operation of equipment and work practices and procedures according to District guidelines and procedures. Assists Director of Transportation in the interview, selection, and recommendation of new employees. Assists Director of Transportation in the development of specifications for the purchase of new buses, vehicles, and related equipment. Coordinates ordering and purchasing of fuel, parts and supplies, and repair services; requests purchase orders, monitors expenditures and balances. Coordinates acquisition of new vehicle titles and registrations; communicates to insurance companies regarding vehicle inventory. Coordinates maintenance of bus washing and fueling facilities at Transportation and Dysart High School, maintaining compliance with applicable State and County regulations; manages systems to issue fuel cards to authorized users. Assists Director of Transportation in the development of departmental budget. Adheres to District policies and procedures pertaining to transportation and personnel. Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality. Other job related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certification of completion of technical training in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance is preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver License with air brake and P endorsement. Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ

IVP FPCC

).

KNOWLEDGE OF

Preventive maintenance and safe working practices and procedures. Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline powered motorized vehicles. Principles of internal combustion engines, electrical systems, and hydraulics. Principles of braking systems, drive trains, heating and cooling systems. Federal and State laws and regulations applicable to school bus operations. Methods of storage and removal of hazardous materials.

SKILL IN

Reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals. Writing general correspondence and communicating effectively with others. Planning and organizing work; establish priorities; exercise good judgement. Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Understanding and following written and oral instructions. Applying reason to research and solving moderately complex issues with little or no assistance. Operating a variety of office equipment such as computers and applicable hardware and software, calculators, copiers, printers, telephones, and fax machines. Reading, gathering, analyzing, interpreting data such as, but not limited to, diagrams and schematics of electrical, mechanical, electronic and compressed air systems. Providing Customer Service

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); frequent exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, movement restrictions, intense noise and travel. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type:

Full-Time Benefited

Salary:

$69,937 Per Year Welcome to District Transportation, Surprise, AZ Dysart schools are among the top-rated in the state of Arizona. The district is home to the #8 ranked K-8 school in Arizona (Freedom Traditional Academy), three top 100 K-8 schools, and two top 50 high schools in the state. Overall, Dysart has 12 "A" rated and 10 "B" rated schools, 11 of which out-rank our local counterparts. Additionally, Freedom Traditional Academy has the highest test scores of any school in the cities of Surprise and El Mirage. Dysart Schools have been recognized both nationally and internationally with AdvancED Accreditation, and are dedicated to serving the needs of all children with high quality academic coursework, before-and after-school programs, and services for the entire community. Boasting a graduation rate that exceeds both the state and national average, the Dysart Unified School District prepares all students to be ready for college and career through excellence and success. Strong academics, arts, and athletic programs are an integral part of each school, and ensuring students are equipped with the skills necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities in a 21st Century society are at the heart of our mission and vision. Dysart Schools offers one of the largest selections of academic pathways in the state, allowing students a personalized learning experience while meeting Arizona Academic Standards. Opportunities include full-day kindergarten, Career and Technical Education, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, signature programs, and gifted and special education programs. Dysart provides students the opportunity to explore their artistic side through an expansive fine arts program, where students participate in a progressive, performance-based curriculum that encourages them to reach their academic, creative, and expressive potential. Dysart students earned the second highest number of Arizona State Seals for Arts Proficiency across the state last year. Earning nine state championships in 2021-2022, Dysart Schools are highly competitive in athletics, and offer great opportunities for all students. Dysart offers competitive athletic classes to help students hone their athletic skills and abilities during the school day, and we aim to provide positive experiences and guide our student athletes toward realizing their full potential. Dysart Unified School District serves over 23,000 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area. The district encompasses 140 square miles, serving parts of El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Youngtown, and Maricopa County. The district is home to four K-4 elementary schools, four middle schools serving grades 5-8, 12 K-8 elementary schools, four comprehensive high schools, a preschool, and one alternative program. Job Requirements