FLEET TECH I

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

24d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to maximize automotive vehicle, school bus, and automotive equipment operation through efficient repair and maintenance practices to extend the service life of each item. Employees in this classification perform basic preventative maintenance mechanical service and minor repair work for both diesel and/or gasoline powered automotive vehicles and equipment, and are responsible for inspecting tasks upon completion for adherence to technical specifications and principles of safe vehicle operation. Emphasis of the work is on preventive maintenance, and incumbents exercise judgment in referring major and/or complex service requirements to the shop garage. Performs related work as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by up to two years of previous automotive repair experience specifically in the service and repair of gasoline or diesel powered automotive vehicles and equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must have a valid CDL class “B” license, with passenger endorsement or must obtain within six (6) months of hiring date and maintain throughout tenure in position.

Responsibilities

Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.
Performs inspection duties regarding ascertaining vehicle road worthiness and to address any real or perceived compromises in safe operating conditions.
Conducts daily fueling of school buses, and checks other vehicle fluids to ensure proper levels and conditions; adds oil, transmission fluid, coolant, or water accordingly.
Performs basic automotive vehicle and equipment repair; performs routine troubleshooting and identifying malfunctions or failures.
Determines feasibility for onsite repair and performs such accordingly, or refers major and/or complex service requirements to the Fleet Technician 4.
Performs preventive maintenance according to assigned schedules as needed, i.e., changing oil, tires, transmission fluid, tune ups, filter and belt replacement.
Repairs or replaces damaged or missing parts and components, i.e., mirrors, glass, windshields, windows, doors, wipers.
Performs various testing tasks in ensuring vehicle road worthiness and to ensure vehicles are prepared according to established route schedules, i.e., checking air systems and valves, tire pressures and conditions.
Performs service and repair on various automotive components and devices, i.e., mufflers, water hoses, starters, brakes, tires, plugs, radiators, cylinders, rotors, horns, etc.
Road test vehicles to ascertain repair effectiveness; performs final inspection upon completion of service/repair prior to release on vehicles, as assigned.
Processes and maintains work order records and other required documentation accurately, concerning diagnosis, repair/service performed, and parts and supplies used.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS.
Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.