Utility Tech

First Student • Memphis, TN

23h

About The Position

First Student is hiring a Service Employee/Utility Clerk to support location employees, managers, and drivers and help maintain smooth day-to-day operations. The role involves preparing the bus lot for dispatch, maintaining fuel records and monitoring fuel deliveries, checking and replenishing bus fluids and belts, and performing light interior and exterior bus maintenance as needed. The position requires English proficiency for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications. Little or no travel is required, though meetings with local customers may be necessary. The role is subject to applicable DOT drug testing and physical requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of bus maintenance.
• Ability to learn maintenance skills.
• English proficiency for job-related training and communications.
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Open the gates to the lot and check bus parking areas so buses can be dispatched in a timely manner.
• Reposition buses that may impede traffic in the yard.
• Maintain accurate records and complete the Bulk Fuel Receiving Report, Fuel Variance Report, Closing Month-end Report, and Meter Calibration Report.
• Notify the Location Manager or designee when a fuel delivery is required.
• Ensure accurate stick readings are taken before and after fuel delivery.
• Check and fill oil, antifreeze, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid, and check belts on buses being fueled.
• Perform light interior and exterior maintenance on buses as required.
• Carry out other management requests or directives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot
• Opportunities for growth and internal advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED