PCN 94278024MC

Calendar 252/Hrs 8

Paygrade 6 - $25.30/hr

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includes a robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost! If an eligible employee does not need medical coverage, CCPS has a paid benefit opt-out option.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of gasoline/diesel engines, small and large
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow directions in the implementation of a comprehensive inspection/maintenance program for all school board vehicles
• Ability to learn School Board policies, State Board of Education policies, and Department of Highway and Safety regulations with regard to School Board vehicles
• Self-starter with ability to analyze and diagnose vehicle problems
• Ability to fill out necessary inspection/maintenance forms
• Ability to use a computer and to read and respond to diagnostic software
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements to operate a school bus within six (6) months of employment (or ability to obtain within six (6) months of meeting FDOT licensing requirements
• Completion of air-conditioning training and certification within twelve (12) months of employment
• Completion of Master Technician and DOE School Bus Inspector certification within one (1) year of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years mechanical experience in the fleet maintenance field

*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assists in set-up and maintenance of vehicle inspection schedules for all School Board vehicles and equipment.
2. Follows reporting procedures to report any areas of improvement that may be developed in the inspection/maintenance program.
3. Reports deficiencies found during inspection process.
4. Reports immediately on any vehicles that should be taken out of service.
5. Reports any problem existing that is caused by driver neglect.
6. Performs inspections, preventative maintenance service, and repairs in a safe and appropriate manner, as assigned.
7. Maintains effective working relationships with other employees.
8. Assumes duties, temporarily, in the absence of the Service Manager.
9. Maintains garage area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
10. Seeks and completes training in the use of tools/equipment, necessary to keep pace in the repair and maintenance of district buses; maintains and respects specialized equipment in the interest of longevity of utility.
11. Performs multiple tests and analyses to diagnose, electronically, individual and integrated systems in the repair and maintenance of district vehicles.
12. Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs air conditioning components and systems on district vehicles.
13. Performs motor vehicle road-calls and recoveries.
14. Responds to vehicle crashes and determines serviceability of vehicle as needed: e.g. safe to operate on the road.
15. Performs all other job-related functions as may be assigned by the Transportation Service Manager or Director.

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/Page/16991

Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/Page/16990

Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=18838

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process. 

Charlotte County Schools promotes Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities. CCPS CONSIDERS VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH F.S. 295.07.