CUSICK SCHOOL DISTRICT #59
TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE/DISPATCH
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB GOAL: Work with the Supervisor of Transportation to provide a safe, effective
and efficient transportation system; to maintain a safe, smooth functioning physical plant
in which effective maintenance will be performed. To maintain all district vehicles at a
high level of safe and effective functioning.
JOB SUMMARY: Diagnoses problems and repairs district buses, auxiliary vehicles and
motorized equipment; repairs, reconditions, replaces parts, etc.; road tests equipmentto
ensure safe operation.
Must be knowledgeable of safety standards, laws, codes, rules, regulations and
procedures relating to pupil transportation. Must possess and maintain a valid
Washington State Drivers License with CDL type B with Air Brake, School Bus, and
Passenger endorsement. Pre-employment conditions include a State Patrol check, FBI
clearance, and Drug/Alcohol testing. Must submit to random drug/alcohol testing while
employed according to district and state policy.Must demonstrate organizational skills
and inter-personal skills necessary to work with a wide variety of people and agencies.
Heavy lifting, flexibility, and dexterity are required.
Supervisor: Bus Transportation Supervisor
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
 Inspect buses regularly to detect faulty operation of mechanical, electrical,
hydraulic or air systems and make necessary repairs to maintain safe and
efficient operation in a timely manner.
 Determine when major overhaul is necessary; disassemble engines or
auxiliarycomponents, transmissions, differentials, brake systems. Replace
faulty or worn parts and reassemble to safe working order.
 Provides prevention maintenance and routine service on busses, auxiliary fleet
and ground equipment.
 Maintain a scheduled system of lubricating chassis, changing oil and filters,
repacking wheels bearings, replacing fuel filters and air filters.
 Determine when tires should be replaced, recapped, or
rotated.Maintains,repairs and replaces tires on all vehicles, including twice
yearly winter tire changeovers.
 Service and replace batteries, as needed.
 With the approval of the transportation supervisor, order replacement parts,
tires and general supplies. Requisitions must be submitted to office prior
to ordering.
 Maintain an inventory of tools, tires, parts, and general supplies.
 Assures that warrantee work is done to vehicles or equipment under
warrantee.
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Assists stalled or disabled district vehicles on the road.
Prepares school busses and auxiliary vehicles for school inspection.
Maintain shop, shop tools and equipment in an orderly serviceable manner.
Maintain shop tool inventory, as directed.
Provide reports to supervisor’s office concerning parts and equipment
purchases, current status of equipment, and recommendations for bus
replacements, as well as annual bus inspection reports.
Maintains records as required by the district, ESD, and the State.
Ensurethat drivers note on the trip tickets any faulty operation or failure of
equipment and repair in a timely manner.
Ensurethat drivers: refuel buses, clean windows, clean busses and perform
pre/post trip inspection, check air tanks and tires, as necessary.
Assign buses for extracurricular assignments.
Schedule substitute drivers for bus routes as needed.
Participate in scheduled meetings with drivers and Transportation Supervisor.
Uses welding equipment as needed to repair or build equipment.
Drives school bus and/or extra-curricular activity trips when necessary.
Conducts route planning and surveys in cooperation with supervisor of
transportation.
Monitors and operates two-way radio.
Establishes and maintains a climate of concern and respect for all students.
All other duties appropriate to the position or as assigned by the supervisor.
See that supplies are available at all times.
 De-icer
Oil
 Silicon-gel
Heet
 Tire gauge
Tools
 Window wash fluid
De-Icer for locks
WD-40
Diesel additive
Anti-freeze
Maintain cords/timers for bus plug-ins.
Check first aid kits for proper supplies at end of year.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk,
stand, bend, crouch, kneel and crawl. The employee is required to use arms and hands
to handle or feel objects, tools and controls. The employee is required to talk and hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision
requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth
perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is often loud.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving
mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to airborne particles and fumes.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
 High school diploma, required.
 Prior experience driving school bus, preferred.
 Certified mechanic preferred.
 Prior experience servicing school buses, preferred.
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