26/27 SY Fleet Maintenance Foreman (Transport)

Dysart Unified School District•Surprise, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This class is the four class in a five-level Transportation Support Series devoted to supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Dysart Unified School District’s transportation system. Incumbent oversees the day to day inspection, maintenance, and repair of buses and fleet vehicles, supervise and assign work to mechanics according to established standards, ensure safe work practices are followed, assist mechanics in trouble shooting; provide information to supervisor and others; install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all technology equipment; oversee and maintain system used in issuance of automated fueling and security cards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and five years of related experience as a journey-level mechanic performing a full range of fleet repairs on heavy duty and/or commercial vehicles.
Valid Arizona Commercial Driver License, Class B with P endorsement, without restrictions, or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, and satisfactory driving record.
Valid Level I Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).
Knowledge of business math concepts.
Knowledge of filing and record-keeping principles.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of diesel and gasoline powered motorized vehicles.
Knowledge of principles of internal combustion engines, electrical systems, and hydraulics.
Knowledge of principles of braking systems, drive trains, heating and cooling systems.
Knowledge of principles of video surveillance systems, GPS and EVIR systems, and related vehicle telematics.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Knowledge of operating a variety of hand tools, test equipment, computers, applicable software systems, office machines and motor vehicles.
Knowledge of safe working practices and procedures.
Knowledge of modern office technology.
Skill in reading and interpreting general documents such as employee handbooks and safety/training manuals.
Skill in safely operating a variety of motor vehicles such as buses, trucks, tractors to detect mechanical problems.
Skill in safely operating a variety of hand-tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
Skill in writing general correspondence and communicating effectively with others.
Skill in planning and organizing work; establishing priorities; exercising good judgment.
Skill in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Skill in understanding and following written and oral instructions.
Skill in applying reason to research and solve moderately complex issues with little or no assistance.
Skill in operating a variety of office equipment such as computers and applicable hardware and software, calculators, copiers, printers, telephones, and fax machines.
Skill in reading, gathering, analyzing, interpreting data such as, but not limited to, diagrams and schematics of electrical, mechanical, electronic and compressed air systems.
Skill in organizing and maintaining records and files.
Skill in maintaining and updating data and documentation.
Skill in logically grasping and thinking through issues and problems.
Skill in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Skill in providing customer service.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a lead or supervisory position is desirable.
A.S.E. School Bus Certification preferred.
Certification of completion of technical training in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Fleet Maintenance Manager in regards to priorities for scheduled inspections, maintenance, and repairs of buses and other District vehicles.
Communicates with Fleet Maintenance Manager concerning the status of and interruptions to the completion of work assigned to mechanics.
Assigns work to mechanics, monitors quality, and supervises performance to assure compliance with applicable Federal and State safety regulations.
Monitors fleet maintenance staffs’ and visitors’ compliance with safety practices and informs Fleet Maintenance Supervisor of corrective action taken.
Oversees inspection, maintenance, performs repair, and installation-removal of specialized equipment, such as bus-vehicle surveillance systems, Zonar GPS units and related equipment; and informs Fleet Maintenance Manager of irregularities and problems.
Responds to service calls to repair or arrange for towing buses or other District vehicles.
Assists mechanics with diagnosing and troubleshooting various automotive, mechanical, and related problems.
Assists in assessing breakdowns, accidents, and emergency situations; takes corrective action; and road-tests buses and other District vehicles as necessary.
Assists in evaluating vehicle inspection reports and input of vehicle repairs performed on work order into vehicle maintenance software programs as necessary.
Assists in maintenance of accurate records of fleet repairs, repair costs, parts procurement, vehicle warranties, and etc., to comply with regulatory requirements.
Oversees software system used to issue HID Proxy Card, Zonar card, and related devices integrated with automated fuel dispensing, building access, and related records.
Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors.
Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.