Fleet Tech II

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Under direction, the Fleet Tech II maximizes the operation and service life of automotive vehicles, school buses, and automotive equipment through efficient repair and maintenance. The role performs basic to intermediate mechanical service and repair on diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment, inspects completed work for compliance with technical specifications and safe-operation principles, and focuses on diagnosing vehicle problems and preventive maintenance. The employee exercises judgment in referring major or complex service requirements to the shop garage and performs related work as directed. The position responds to road emergencies, diagnoses and troubleshoots failures, and determines whether repairs can be performed onsite. It uses computerized and electronic diagnostic devices to assess electronically controlled engines, electrical systems, transmissions, brakes, and other vehicle systems. The role also performs scheduled preventive maintenance, vehicle and regulatory school bus inspections, road tests, and final inspections; maintains accurate work-order documentation; and keeps current with OCPS technology through district-supported training. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of progressively skilled automotive repair experience, primarily servicing and repairing diesel-powered vehicles and equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid CDL Class B license with passenger endorsement is required or must be obtained within six months of hire. A valid School Bus Inspector certificate must be obtained within twelve months of hire. Both credentials must be maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
Two years of progressively skilled basic-to-intermediate automotive repair experience, the majority involving service and repair of diesel-powered automotive vehicles and equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid CDL Class B license with passenger endorsement, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire; must maintain it throughout tenure.
Valid School Bus Inspector certificate, or ability to obtain it within twelve months of hire; must maintain it throughout tenure.
Ability to diagnose and repair diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles and equipment, including electronically controlled engines, electrical systems, transmissions, and brakes.
Ability to use computerized and electronic diagnostic devices, PCs, handheld devices, standard mechanic tools, and specialized diagnostic and testing equipment.
Ability to perform very heavy physical work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects up to 100 pounds and occasionally heavier items.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Ability to perceive and discriminate colors, sounds, depths, textures, and visual details as required by assigned tasks.
Ability to evaluate and assess information using established criteria and exercise discretion in selecting alternatives.
Ability to provide guidance and assistance in applying procedures and standards.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions and exercise independent judgment to adapt methods and standards to assigned objectives.
Ability to perform arithmetic including decimals and percentages.

Responsibilities

Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner, representing OCPS positively.
Check automotive vehicles daily for roadworthiness and address actual or perceived compromises in safe operating conditions.
Respond to road emergencies, diagnose and troubleshoot failures onsite, and drop drive lines for vehicles requiring transport for repair.
Use computerized and electronic devices, including PCs and handheld devices, to diagnose service, replacement, and repair needs for vehicles, buses, and equipment.
Determine whether repairs are feasible onsite, perform feasible repairs, and refer major or complex service requirements to the shop garage.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including oil, tire, and transmission-fluid changes, tune-ups, and filter and belt replacements.
Repair or replace damaged or missing components, including mirrors, glass, windshields, windows, doors, and wipers.
Test vehicle systems and roadworthiness, including air systems and valves, tire pressures and conditions, and electrical pathways; prepare vehicles for established route schedules.
Service and repair automotive components and devices such as mufflers, hoses, starters, brakes, tires, plugs, radiators, cylinders, rotors, horns, and wheelchair lifts.
Diagnose, repair, or replace electrical and electronic lighting systems, control systems, cooling systems, transmissions, and starting and charging systems.
Road-test vehicles to assess repair effectiveness and perform a final inspection before releasing repaired vehicles.
Perform regulatory school bus inspections while maintaining no more than a 10% return or incomplete rate.
Use standard automotive mechanic tools and specialized diagnostic and testing equipment.
Process and maintain accurate work orders and required documentation covering diagnoses, service and repairs, and parts and supplies used.
Maintain no more than a 5% returned or incomplete rate on vehicle repairs, at least a 65% productivity rate as determined by work orders, and no more than 20% above individual repair times based on industry-standard labor guides.
Keep up to date on job-appropriate OCPS technology and attend district-supported training to maintain the skill level required for the position.
Maintain timely and accurate information as part of job responsibilities.
Perform related duties as directed.