LCSD is hiring a mechanic/bus driver!

Job Title:  School Bus Driver and Bus Mechanic

Salary Grade: $30.00/hour for mechanic work; $24.00/hour for bus driving work. Excellent benefits included – health, dental, vision, 13 PTO days and 11 paid holidays!  

Work Year:  210 days. follows the LCSD Calendar – most weeks are Monday-Thursday!  (Driving is 4 hours x 4 days/week for 175 days; mechanic is 4 hours x 4 days/week PLUS 35 additional 8 hour days during breaks.  Total compensation:  $46, 200/annually. Paid by salary over 12 months.

Generally, bus routes run from 6:30-8:30am and 2:45-4:45 pm; specific route hours may vary.  Mechanic work done between routes and on Fridays or school breaks, as arranged with the Supervisor. Mechanic time will include some time in July when the fleet is most available.

Reports To:  Transportation Director

Bus Driver Work:

SUMMARY  Drive students to and from school, abiding by all rules and regulations set forth by the federal and state government and the District.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drive route.  Manage student behavior and enforce discipline while enroute.
• Maintain complete control of the vehicle and remain alert while enroute.
• Drive out of town activity trips at night or on weekends.
• Provide care and assistance to children when entering and exiting bus and when crossing streets.
• Load and unload passengers in wheelchairs using lifts and safety devices.
• Inspect bus before each trip to ensure bus is working properly.
• Clean interior of the bus and the exterior windows.
• Complete daily logs and paperwork.
• Report breakdowns, emergencies, and delays to Transportation Department.
• Perform emergency evacuation procedures twice yearly and on all out of town trips.
• Attend in-service and receive physical.
• Attend CPR and First Aid training class.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational school or short term courses

EXPERIENCE  No experience required.  Previous truck or bus driving experience preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT  Driving and communication skills.  Ability to work with students and individuals with special needs.  Knowledge of pre-trip inspection procedures, back-up techniques, and mounting terrain driving skills preferred at hire; required within 2 months after hire.  Operating knowledge of various school buses, equipment for individuals with disabilities, and chains preferred at hire; required within 2 months after hire. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS  CDL license, Department of Transportation physical examination, and “B” license with P2-S endorsement required within 1-2 months after hire.  CPR and First Aid certifications required within 3 months after hire.  CDL required and training is provided. Must pass Federal DOT drug test.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY  This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, this position is responsible for supervising passenger conduct on the bus.

JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING Work is assigned by Transportation Director and/or Mechanic.  Requires independent judgment to determine if bus is safe to operate, when and if route deviations are required, and when to utilize additional driving safety precautions.  Additionally, independent judgment must be applied to determine appropriate type and severity of discipline for passengers.  Decision making requires collaboration with Transportation Director, Mechanic, other drivers, teachers, principals, and coaches.  Work is guided by District Driver’s Handbook, driver judgment, supervisor’s directives, and state and federal traffic laws and regulations.  Errors in decision making could lead to route delays, mechanical breakdowns, misjudging road conditions, traffic accidents, and inappropriate student discipline.  Supervisor is occasionally involved in decision making. 

DIVERSITY OF DUTIES  Duties require cross training in basic automotive mechanics, student management, and basic health care.  Duties and actions impact students, parents, school administrators, and general public.  Duties extend across several District departments on a daily basis.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance, and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to compare, communicate, use interpersonal skills, and negotiate.  Frequently required to analyze, coordinate, compute, evaluate, and compile.  Occasionally required to copy, instruct, and synthesize.

Bus Mechanic Work:

SUMMARY  Service and maintain school buses for the safe and timely transportation of students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Order repair parts and supplies for vehicles and shop.
• Clean and make minor repairs on the bus garage to maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist bus drivers in performing pre-trip inspections.
• Repair minor defects on the buses between the first and second runs, such as lights/switches, air leaks, etc.
• Change oil, oil filters, fuel filters, and lubrication.
• Perform monthly repairs and maintenance on vehicles, such as adjust brakes, check exhaust systems,

                                        repair fluid leaks, check fluid leaks, repair seats and windows, etc.

• Repair flat tires and install new tires.
• Perform annual inspections and repairs on vehicles as required by the Colorado Department of Education
• Write specifications and request bids on new buses from dealers.
• Repair engines, transmissions, differentials, and drive lines if the necessary tools are available in the shop.
• Arrange for major repairs and warranty work to be performed by dealers.
• Attend CDE summer workshops, when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Two years of high school, vocational school, or equivalent on-the-job training and experience

EXPERIENCE  2-3 years experience in mechanics and transportation

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT  Knowledge of mechanical systems; air brake systems, inspection, and repair; and vehicle electrical systems.  Training in CDE bus inspections.  Some knowledge of vehicle computer and fuel injection systems.  Operating knowledge of school buses, other District vehicles, and tools and equipment for annual inspections required within one month after hire.  Operating knowledge of shop equipment preferred at hire; required within 2 weeks after hire.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS  CDL license, “B” license with P2-S endorsement, CDE air brake certification, and annual vehicle inspection certification required within 1-2 months after hire. Must be able to pass District Required fingerprinting/background check. 

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY  Directs the work of Helper in the bus garage, relating to lubrication, changing oil, washing buses, and changing tires.  Acts a resource for Helper by providing direction, to drivers by assisting with pre-trip inspections, and to other District personnel regarding repair and maintenance of school vehicles.

JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING Work is self-directed.  Requires independent judgment and technical knowledge to perform required repair or maintenance; to assess the tools, parts, and time required for the work; and to prioritize work with the least impact on the drivers, students, and schools.  Decision making requires collaboration with the Transportation Director.  Work is guided by CDE and Department of Transportation procedures and regulations.  Errors in decision making could lead to mechanical breakdowns, delayed repairs, and/or unsafe vehicles.  Supervisor is involved only in major decisions. 

DIVERSITY OF DUTIES  Duties require cross training in all aspects of bus repair and maintenance, and CDE and DOT procedures and regulations.  Duties extend across several District areas on a daily basis.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to walk.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, explosives (e.g., fuels, solvents, and batteries), and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to analyze, coordinate, and evaluate.  Occasionally required to compare, communicate, copy, instruct, compute, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

To Apply:

Application for classified employees is found here.  Please return to Kathleen Fitzsimmons (kfitzsimmons@lakecountyschools.net  ) in HR and Joyce LaCome (joylacome@lakecountyschools.net) Transportation Manager.

Lake County Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The Lake County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs, employment, or activities.  A lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.