MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
CLASS TITLE:
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, perform a variety of equipment and transportation
maintenance duties. Provide safe and appropriate environment for facilities equipment and
vehicles for the use of faculty and staff. Implement maintenance and repairs of power equipment,
machinery and vehicles to ensure safe operation.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1.
Dispense and monitor fuel usage; organize storage of equipment and vehicles in the
facilities yard; evaluate equipment and vehicles for cleanliness and safe operation. (E)
2.
Coordinate and implement transportation of equipment and vehicles to off-site locations
including: carwashes, dealerships, other campus locations and various vendors. (E)
3.
Plan, schedule and implement 3,000 mile, 100 hour or annual routine maintenance of
equipment and vehicles including: filter and oil changes, tire safety inspections and
rotations, proper waste oil disposal and updating maintenance records. (E)
4.
Perform miscellaneous adjustments and repairs on small and large powered and nonpowered equipment, public safety, transportation and utility vehicles including: brakes,
carburetors, clutches, electrical systems, engines, hydraulic systems, power train
components and transmissions. (E)
5.
Perform daily, weekly and monthly safety checks and inspections of public safety,
transportation and utility vehicles, grounds equipment and other mechanical equipment.
Adjust, repair and replace parts as necessary; ensure vehicles meet state and local
standards for public transportation and safety compliance. (E)
6.
Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance programs for district
equipment and vehicles including: maintaining records of work performed, parts used
and time required for each piece of equipment and vehicle. (E)
7.
Assist in determination of the need for outside assistance with major repairs, technical
advisement and alternative options.
8.
Assist in providing training for district personnel in proper use and safe operation of
district equipment and vehicles.
9.
Assist with monitoring and reordering fuel, parts, shop supplies and tools as needed.
10.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of shop environment including: parts inventory,
tool storage, equipment placement and overnight cart parking.
11.
File a variety of records and perform data entry.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
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TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT
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Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Diagnostic procedures for vehicles and equipment.
Materials and tools used with equipment and vehicles.
Operation and use of large and small power equipment and vehicles.
Maintenance and repair of large and small power equipment and vehicles.
Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures related to maintaining and repairing
equipment and vehicles.
Basic record keeping techniques.
Shop math applicable to vehicle maintenance.
Health and safety regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them
in a variety of procedural situations.
Read and interpret mechanical and parts diagrams, maintenance and repair procedures,
schematics and compliance regulations.
Work from schematics, shop drawings and repair manuals.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Operate equipment used in repairing or servicing of vehicles.
Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer and appropriate software.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Work as a member of a team.
Maintain routine records.
Lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
ethnic and disability issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of closely related work
experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of certificate in forklift safety training. Valid California driver license; Districtapproved DMV driving Record.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Not applicable
CONTACTS:
Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic and other department coworkers, vendors.
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PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Heavy physical labor with constant standing and walking for extended periods of time; walking
over rough or uneven surfaces; frequently pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying of heavy objects
weighing up to 75 pounds; frequent bending, stooping and kneeling; manual dexterity to
operate motorized equipment and vehicles in a safe manner; ability to operate electric cart to
travel and/or to pick-up/deliver supplies to a variety of locations on campus; subject to travel to
other district and vendor locations.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals from
diverse backgrounds; ability to personally interact and communicate appropriately with
students, staff and/or faculty on a regular, on-going basis; ability to effectively work alone or as
a crew member on a variety of assigned tasks while meeting established deadlines and
changing priorities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Outside environment in all weather conditions including rain and extreme heat; exposure to sun
for extended periods of time; work on slippery and uneven surfaces; work while wearing
personal protection equipment; subject to exposure to dust, dirt, oil/grease, gasoline, diesel
fuel, smoke and pollen; subject to exposure to hazardous materials such as petroleum products
and toxic chemicals and fumes; exposure to extreme noise and exhaust from equipment and
vehicle operation; exposed to working with or around extremely dangerous equipment and
vehicles with moving parts. May be required to work at any district location day and/or evening
hours with occasional evenings, holidays and/or weekends on an as-needed basis; occasionally
local travel may be requested.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function
9/24/14