Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of basic vehicle maintenance on school buses and other company vehicles.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Apply lubricants to the moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear and ensure optimal engine performance.
• Lubricate wheel bearings to prevent excessive tire wear.
• Perform engine cleaning to prevent rust formation.
• Replace cabin, fuel, air and oil filters as required.
• Perform tire rotations to ensure even tire wear.
• Test tire pressure and add air as needed.
• Inspect fleet vehicles for oil leaks.
• Inspect fleet vehicles for additional service issues
• Assist with mechanic as needed.
• Ensure all shop equipment is maintained and in good operating condition.
• Keep shop clean and organized.
• Keep mechanic updated on repairs and maintenance.

Other Functions

• Attend meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the maintenance department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: 

• Basic technical knowledge acquired through education or work experience.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements. Must maintain once acquired
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: 

• Able to perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks.
• Able to adhere to all safety practices.

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• Be reliable and capable of following work directions.
• Basic diagnostic skills to identify service requirements.
• Be attentive to detail.
• Display tact and courtesy, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Able to communicate with diverse groups.

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: 

• Usually work indoors. May occasionally repair buses on the road.
• Sometimes work with hazardous equipment, tools, situations, and conditions.
• Wear a company issued uniform.
• Work inside various types of buses. Often test drive them before, during, and after repairs.
• Wear protective / safety gear as required.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.