Poudre School District
Transportation Vehicle Technician III-Transportation Services
Poudre School District, Fort Collins, Colorado, us, 80523
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Transportation Vehicle Technician III-Transportation Services
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Poudre School District
Information specific to this position:
Pay Range: $30.04-$34.09 (min -- 12% above min)/hr***
Hours/day: 8
Work calendar days: 260
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.
Summary Maintain and repair Poudre School District vehicles. Perform safety repairs in accordance with local, state (including Colorado Department of Education), and federal laws, and Poudre School District (PSD) procedures.
JOB TASKS
Perform preventative maintenance, mechanical and safety repairs including ignition, electrical and wiring issues, braking systems, transmissions, rear end, drivelines and/or chassis subsystems utilizing diagnostic equipment and procedures as needed.
Perform annual CDE inspections and inspections of all PSD vehicles in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, and PSD procedures.
Record completed work orders including parts used, repairs made, and preventative maintenance performed in maintenance software program.
Effectively utilize good customer service skills when dealing with internal and external customers to understand and resolve problems.
Rebuild, repair, adjust and troubleshoot air systems including air compressors, air dryers, air lines, etc. Check air valves, relay valves and safety valves and repair as necessary.
Perform road test on district vehicles as needed to diagnose problems and verify that appropriate repairs have been completed.
Attend work in a timely manner.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair two-way radios, AM/FM radios, and security cameras on vehicles.
Perform emission tests and analyze, troubleshoot, and repair vehicle emission failures.
Perform tire maintenance, repair and replacement.
Substitute as a bus driver when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, & Licenses Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 21 years of age
Specialized technical courses in automotive mechanics
Minimum of five years of progressive automotive mechanical experience including medium/heavy duty diesel engines
Meets or exceeds all Vehicle Tech I and II qualifications
Minimum of five years' experience in light, medium or heavy-duty vehicle repair or 2+ years of consecutive "highly effective" evaluations in Vehicle Tech I and/or Tech II positions 2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
phone: (970) 490-3488 web: www.psdschools.org 62903 - Vehicle Technician III
Criminal background check required for hire
Pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with P2 and S endorsement within 60 days of hire
First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire
Must meet District driver insurability requirements
Specialized training or certifications in diesel engines or experience building engines (Cummins and International)
Specialized training or certifications in medium or heavy vehicle repair such as ASE certifications, Allison Transmission certification, in-person Bendix systems training, drivetrain diagnostics, etc.
Preferred or ability to obtain:
Valid Colorado State Diesel Emissions Inspector's License
Valid CDE Annual Inspection and Preventative Maintenance of School Transportation Vehicles certification
Valid ASE certification for light duty trucks and school buses
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Primary and Secondary Education
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Transportation Vehicle Technician III-Transportation Services
role at
Poudre School District
Information specific to this position:
Pay Range: $30.04-$34.09 (min -- 12% above min)/hr***
Hours/day: 8
Work calendar days: 260
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.
Summary Maintain and repair Poudre School District vehicles. Perform safety repairs in accordance with local, state (including Colorado Department of Education), and federal laws, and Poudre School District (PSD) procedures.
JOB TASKS
Perform preventative maintenance, mechanical and safety repairs including ignition, electrical and wiring issues, braking systems, transmissions, rear end, drivelines and/or chassis subsystems utilizing diagnostic equipment and procedures as needed.
Perform annual CDE inspections and inspections of all PSD vehicles in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, and PSD procedures.
Record completed work orders including parts used, repairs made, and preventative maintenance performed in maintenance software program.
Effectively utilize good customer service skills when dealing with internal and external customers to understand and resolve problems.
Rebuild, repair, adjust and troubleshoot air systems including air compressors, air dryers, air lines, etc. Check air valves, relay valves and safety valves and repair as necessary.
Perform road test on district vehicles as needed to diagnose problems and verify that appropriate repairs have been completed.
Attend work in a timely manner.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair two-way radios, AM/FM radios, and security cameras on vehicles.
Perform emission tests and analyze, troubleshoot, and repair vehicle emission failures.
Perform tire maintenance, repair and replacement.
Substitute as a bus driver when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, & Licenses Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 21 years of age
Specialized technical courses in automotive mechanics
Minimum of five years of progressive automotive mechanical experience including medium/heavy duty diesel engines
Meets or exceeds all Vehicle Tech I and II qualifications
Minimum of five years' experience in light, medium or heavy-duty vehicle repair or 2+ years of consecutive "highly effective" evaluations in Vehicle Tech I and/or Tech II positions 2407 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
phone: (970) 490-3488 web: www.psdschools.org 62903 - Vehicle Technician III
Criminal background check required for hire
Pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with P2 and S endorsement within 60 days of hire
First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire
Must meet District driver insurability requirements
Specialized training or certifications in diesel engines or experience building engines (Cummins and International)
Specialized training or certifications in medium or heavy vehicle repair such as ASE certifications, Allison Transmission certification, in-person Bendix systems training, drivetrain diagnostics, etc.
Preferred or ability to obtain:
Valid Colorado State Diesel Emissions Inspector's License
Valid CDE Annual Inspection and Preventative Maintenance of School Transportation Vehicles certification
Valid ASE certification for light duty trucks and school buses
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Primary and Secondary Education
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