Fuel Truck Driver bei Granville County Schools

Fuel Truck Driver/Transportation Mechanic

Job Summary:  An employee in this class performs complex   and specialized duties in the operation, repair and maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportation program. Most work is performed based on prior experience and reference to technical manuals for difficult tasks, and the employee may be required to know one specialized system. Most complex and highly technical problems are resolved. Errors are expected to be resolved by the employee. The employee receives general direction, functions independently, and completed work is occasionally reviewed.

Terms of Employment: 12 months, with salary to be determined by State Salary Schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Diagnoses complex mechanical problems.
• Operates specialized power equipment to recondition motor assemblies.
• Conducts complete engine tune-up using computerized equipment.
• Repairs and replaces brake drums.
• Straightens damaged frames, and repairs and replaces differentials, drive shafts, front end, and steering mechanisms.
• Repairs electrical systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Repairs, adjusts, or replaces starters, generators, transmissions, and clutch assemblies.
• Performs North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles required inspection of buses and other school-owned vehicles.
• Assists and provides instruction to lower-level mechanics.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of school bus and vehicle operation and maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines and other mechanical components of school buses and service vehicles.
• Considerable knowledge of the tools and equipment used in automotive repair shops.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods of adjusting and repairing the electrical and generating systems of automotive equipment.
• Ability to determine appropriate methods to repair improperly operating automotive equipment.
• Ability to comprehend and apply North Carolina Inspection Law.
• Skill to physically perform manual tasks associated with engine maintenance and vehicle body repair.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical materials.
• Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate possession of the needed knowledge and abilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry up to and over 100 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally push or pull up to and over 100 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally perform the following: climbing, crawling, work while standing on ladders, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, stooping, fine manipulation, bending, handling, balancing, and reaching.
• Must be able to repetitively use both hands.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and drive as needed.

Special Requirements: Appropriate North Carolina driver’s license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Note:  The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.