Transportation | 8hr 52wk Bus Technician

Fort Wayne Community Schools • Fort Wayne, IN

394d • $48,526 - $61,818

About The Position

The Bus Technician is responsible for performing skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of school buses, trucks, and other vehicles owned by Fort Wayne Community Schools. This role ensures that all vehicles meet or exceed Indiana State Police and Department of Transportation regulations, focusing on safety and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved apprenticeship program.
• Two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty trucks and/or buses preferred.
• Knowledge of the technical aspects, methods, materials, terminology, principles, practices, procedures, and equipment used in the assigned field.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License issued by the State of Indiana, or obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 90 days of the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve vehicle problems and malfunctions.
• Perform major and minor repairs; replace parts and components as needed.
• Assure safe and proper operating condition of District vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles; service vehicles with fuel, oil, grease, water, and hydraulic fluids.
• Ensure proper fluid levels; lubricate gearboxes; drain and refill crankcases; replace fuses; assure proper air levels of tires and fill as needed; replace and rotate tires.
• Adjust, repair, and maintain brake systems; adjust and replace brakes; perform transmission, motor, and engine inspections, overhauls, maintenance, and repairs.
• Perform minor and major tune-ups on District vehicles.
• Maintain and repair vehicle lighting, wiring, fuel, air conditioning, exhaust, hydraulic, steering, and cooling systems as assigned.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems; test and repair electrical circuits and components.
• Drive a vehicle to perform road tests; respond to emergency road calls and perform related field work as directed.
• Prepare buses to meet safety requirements for school buses in the State of Indiana; perform scheduled safety checks and inspections as required.
• Plan, organize, and lay out assigned tasks; interpret diagrams, sketches, schematics, technical manuals, and specifications.
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment such as air tools, jacks, testers, meters, lifts, and various hand and power tools; utilize a computer and assigned software.
• Maintain shop and work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Perform bodywork as needed; install, maintain, and replace flooring, upholstery, mirrors, and glass.
• Attend in-services or special schooling to maintain current knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, transmission systems, electrical systems, bodywork, and other areas as required.
• Serve as a substitute bus driver, as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

Benefits

• Full-Time position with a competitive salary range of $23.33 - $29.72 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED