Position Type:
Maintenance, Operations & Transportation/Transportation/Utility Worker
Date Posted:
8/25/2023
Location:
District Office
Calendar and Compensation
- $49,256.16 – $63,152.76 annually (SEIU Salary Schedule, Range 4)
- 260 Days
- Generous health and welfare benefit options, including two that require no employee contribution for full family coverage
General Description
Under general supervision of the Mechanic Specialist and Transportation Supervisor, the Utility Worker supports all work within the mechanical shop. The position is responsible for supporting a safe and reliable school bus fleet that is in compliance with all state and federal regulations and performing repairs and maintenance of school buses, vans, trucks, and other mechanical equipment of the school district.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following is a list of duties that are representative of the position and include but are not limited to:
Transportation Mechanical Shop
- Support implementation of the program for performing preventative maintenance of District owned vehicles and equipment
- Support the Mechanic Specialist with recordkeeping for all buses, vehicles, and maintenance equipment
- Assist with ordering and maintenance of inventory of parts, supplies, materials, and equipment as needed, using purchasing process authorized by the Transportation Supervisor
- Keep legible records and make reports related to all repair costs
- Communicate concerns to the Mechanic Specialist and Transportation Supervisor
Effective Inspections and Compliance
- Schedule, inspect, and service school buses, automobiles, trucks, forklifts, edgers, mowers and the like, diagnosing trouble and making repairs or adjustments
- Inspect buses and other District vehicles to insure compliance with health and safety standards or State and Federal regulations; use diagnostic equipment to evaluate the operation and repair of engines, electrical, automotive systems, and equipment
- Inspect, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair braking systems, balance and align wheels, rotate tires, and replace clutches
- Perform road tests to evaluate malfunctions, needed maintenance, or check on recent repairs
- Assists with State safety inspections
- Maintain the bus garage in a clean, orderly, and safe manner, free from hazardous conditions, in compliance with all health and safety regulations
District Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Assists with upkeep of bus maintenance, including brake application, organizing tools, preventative maintenance and ongoing small repairs
- Conducts diagnostics and assists with repairs
- Assists with conducting inspections
- Perform other vehicular maintenance as may be required
- Respond to bus breakdowns on the road
Other Related Duties
- Drive daily bus route in both morning and afternoon
- Support maintenance of file of Owner’s, Driver’s, and Service manuals
- May administer minor first aid
- Participate in available training to meet new safety and/or technology standards
- Attend meetings related to assignment
- Performs other related duties as assigned by his/her supervisor
Who we are
Campbell Union High School District, located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, is a small, close knit district committed to ensuring every student is ready for the future. We strive to be data-informed and focused on results, while promoting humanity, kindness, and personal responsibility. We are proud to provide a supportive environment of collaboration among our staff. We know that high quality teachers, administrators and staff are key to our students’ success and are working to retain and recruit passionate and effective talent.
We are an equal opportunity employer, are committed to racial equity and social justice, and we make a particular effort to recruit people who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color to apply for open positions.
Qualifications
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Must possess and maintain a valid California Commercial Class B driver’s license and school bus driver certificate
- A physical is a requirement of the post-offer process for this position.
- Drug and alcohol testing is a requirement of the post-offer process for this position.
- Random and periodic drug and alcohol testing is required of this position.
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive and diesel equipment
- Diesel, gasoline, and alternatively fueled engines and related equipment repair and maintenance procedures
- Hydraulic and air brake systems, shock absorbers, doors, and other coach equipment
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC)
- Occupational hazards of the mechanics trades and applicable health and safety laws, regulations, and practices
- Operation and use of hand, power tools and equipment used in gasoline or diesel engine repair and maintenance of related parts or equipment, including electric and high tech diesel engines
- Fuels, fluids, and chemicals used in maintenance and operation of buses and other automotive vehicles, including compressed natural gas, gasoline, oil, transmission or brake fluid, battery acid, etc.
- Proper lifting techniques
- Standard arithmetic and basic business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Inventory methods and practices; proper record keeping techniques
- Technology and computer software applications as appropriate to the work environment.
Ability to:
- Read, interpret, and understand maintenance manuals, mechanical and electrical schematics or diagrams.
- Learn, plan, formulate and execute federal, state, district, and departmental policies, procedures and directives, in accordance with assigned duties.
- Read, understand, interpret, and follow laws, rules, regulations, processes, policies, and methods of the office, the District, and the State of California, California Highway Patrol
- Use initiative and judgment in discussing problems with the public and district staff, involving District practices and policies.
- Establish and maintain co-operative relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties, including students, school personnel, parents, vendors, co-workers, and the community.
- Perform under demanding and varied work schedule with ability to remain flexible and focused during interruptions and distractions.
- Communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Education and Experience
- A high school diploma or GED equivalency sufficient to assure the ability to read and write English and to perform mathematical calculations at the level required for successful job performance.
- Possession of a valid Class B Commercial California driver’s license (as appropriate to the assignment) and School Bus Driver Certificate.
- Combination of training and experience that has provided the applicant with the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform job duties PLUS 3 years experience as a journey-level mechanical maintenance experience, including experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy gas and diesel powered equipment.
- Basic English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and report and/or letter writing.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
- Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; Physical stamina sufficient to sustain heavy physical labor for up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
- Physical agility to sit, stand, kneel, walk, push/pull, crawl, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and to reach overhead
- Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district, school site to site) for sustained periods of time on concrete, hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps, and ladders; drive an automobile, and to respond to emergency situations
- Physical strength sufficient to safely lift and carry 50 or more pounds frequently and 80 pounds occasionally; push and/or pull a variety of tools and equipment weighing 80 or more pounds, and to safely move heavy weights with wheeled manual aids
- Ability to work in a safe and effective manner in the following; at various elevated heights on ladders or in narrow or restricted spaces, or uncomfortable positions for long periods of time
- Physical tolerance to be exposed to dust, specific agents/chemicals, cleaners, diesel fumes, foul smells, etc. without allergic reaction
- Work in a wide range of temperatures; work in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to extreme weather conditions
Contacts
Daily contacts with other maintenance workers. Frequent contacts with Principals and other school personnel.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience
Knowledge of:
- A variety of trade skills at a light to medium level applied using safe work practices
- Concepts, methods, procedures for maintenance and cleaning of facilities
- Safe use/operation of hand and power tools, equipment and machinery
- Standard methods, materials, and processes used to accomplish work applied using safe work practices
Ability to:
- Estimate the scope and cost of work assignments and select necessary tools, equipment, and materials to complete the job
- Work independently and to utilize technical help/support where needed
- Climb, at a minimum, 12 feet
- Speak clearly, concisely and logically and read plans/directions/diagrams in English
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license
Working Conditions
Environment:
District maintenance shop, school and other buildings
Physical Demands:
Lifting, bending and carrying. Moderate to heavy physical effort.
BARGAINING UNIT: This position is a member of SEIU Local 521
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position.
It is the policy of Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Penal Code 422.55, or Government Code 11135, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics (Board Policy 5145.3 and 4030 through 4032).