Mechanic/Transportation Coordinator

HOURS:

School Days:

5:30 am - 5:30 pm (with a 2 hour mid-day lunch break). 4-Day Work Week.

Summer:

Flexible

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: Regularly services and greases vehicles and equipment. Makes minor & major (as able) repairs to gasoline and diesel-powered equipment as needed. Keeps simple records. May use welding equipment. Follows District safety procedures in shop area. In conjunction with Activities Director, oversees the transportation of students who participate in extracurricular activities. Approves bus stops in conjunction with the superintendent. Assists in the recruitment and screening of bus drivers and other transportation personnel, in conjunction with the superintendent. In conjunction with superintendent, supervises and evaluates employees in the District's transportation department, including bus drivers, bus aides and other transportation personnel. Submits transportation personnel time sheets for purposes of payroll. Conducts periodic meetings with transportation personnel. Provides training to transportation personnel. Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives. Assists in the development of specifications for purposes of purchasing transportation vehicles. Assists law enforcement in the investigation of all accidents as requested. Makes recommendations for updating and purchasing of new transportation. Assists in dispatching bus drivers and buses on regularly scheduled routes and on field trips. May assist in assigning or directly assign appropriately certified drivers, both regular and substitute employees, to ensure compliance with licensing restrictions. Serves as after-hours substitute caller; assigns substitutes according to their abilities and knowledge. Answers questions from school personnel and community regarding bus stops and bus arrival/departure times and department and District policies. May serve in a lead status to assist bus drivers in the performance of their duties. Processes field trip information, including receipt of requests, assignment of buses and drivers, and contacting school personnel concerning these arrangements. Calculates and records drivers' times to establish route schedules. (Optional) May serve as a relief bus driver as needed. Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and procedures manuals. Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, and staff. Ability to handle stressful situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters. Knowledge of mechanics, including but not limited to bus bodies, tires, transmissions, braking systems, etc. Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in diesel vehicles and equipment repair. Work history demonstrating dependability and reliability; good driving record (OPTIONAL) ; high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience likely to provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Possession of valid Montana commercial driver's license accompanied by satisfactory medical examination report. (OPTIONAL) Operate school bus exercising good judgment and extreme caution. (OPTIONAL) Apply policies related to transportation operations. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities. Knowledge of safe driving & safe work practices. Ability to use standard shop tools and equipment safely. Perform heavy physical labor. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

BENEFITS

Signing Bouns; Longevity Pay; Retirement; Holiday Pay; Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave; Health Insurance Glasgow School District #1A does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor."