Description

Makes skilled repairs and adjustments to automotive equipment and machinery; does related work as required.

This is skilled work involving responsibility for the overhaul and repair of a variety of automotive equipment. The work requires a thorough  knowledge of the trade.  General instructions are received regarding tasks to be performed, but considerable leeway is permitted in planning the details of each assignment.

Supervises

Supervision may be exercised over the work of automotive service workers or other assistants.

Responsibilities (Illustrative only)

1. Makes skilled repairs to gasoline and diesel motor equipment, including trucks, tractors, and buses.

2. Repairs or replaces motors, pumps, fuel pumps, generators, carburetors, and shock absorbers.

3. Repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches, and front and rear axles.

4. Adjusts connecting rods and bearings.

5. Leads in, assigns and checks minor repairs and maintenance performed by helpers.

6. Adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels.

7. Makes minor welding repairs to automotive equipment.

8. Tunes engine and sets the timing.

9. Attaches and removes snow plow blades and other auxiliary equipment.

10. May operate a school bus on an assigned route.

Anticipated Vacancies:

The District has a vacancy for a Full Time School Bus Driver (8-Hour) in the Transportation Department.

General Duties:  

• Drive a school vehicle over assigned routes. 
• Supervise students’ behavior, loading and unloading of the school bus. 
• Wash outside front and rear of bus as necessary and sweep interior. 
• Follow all New York State Motor Vehicle and Department of Transportation Laws, State Education and local school district rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor and the Superintendent or designee.

Salary & Benefits:

• 12-Month Position, 8 Hours/Day; Starting at $36,720 annually. Actual salary commensurate with experience. 
• Vacation days
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Benefits pursuant to current CSEA Contract.

The district has an anticipated vacancy for a dispatcher.  

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is a competitive Civil Service position which requires the applicant to be on a current Civil Service List for School Bus Dispatcher, or be able to complete the required examination. Position provides assistance and support to the Transportation Supervisor.  The work is performed under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor.  In addition, related work shall be assigned as required by the Transportation Supervisor or Central Office Administration.

Reports to: School Business Administrator/Transportation Supervisor

Description:

• Establishes and reviews bus routes, trains new drivers, dispatches buses to provide safe and timely transportation to children
• Drive bus
• Establish bus routes
• Call subs when drivers are absent
• Train and test new drivers
• Check and approve time cards for accuracy
• Collect maintenance records from bus mechanics
• Collect proper records for bus drivers' folders to comply with the laws of 19A and the state education department
• Performs other related duties as assigned

GENERAL DUTIES:  

• Assist children on and off bus
• Be able to operate special equipment on the bus
• Assist bus driver when backing.
• Assist bus driver during emergencies
• Deliver students to and from bus

GENERAL DUTIES:  

• Assist children on and off bus
• Be able to operate special equipment on the bus
• Assist bus driver when backing.
• Assist bus driver during emergencies
• Deliver students to and from bus

Anticipated Vacancies:

The District has a vacancy for a Substitute School Bus Drivers in the Transportation Department.  

General Duties:  

• Drive a school vehicle over assigned routes. 
• Supervise students’ behavior, loading and unloading of the school bus. 
• Wash outside front and rear of bus as necessary and sweep interior. 
• Follow all New York State Motor Vehicle and Department of Transportation Laws, State Education and local school district rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor and the Superintendent or designee.

Salary & Benefits:

• 10-month school year position.
• NYS Retirement
• Benefits pursuant to current CSEA Contract.

Anticipated Vacancies:

The District has a vacancy for a Part Time School Bus Driver (4-Hours) in the Transportation Department.

General Duties:  

• Drive a school vehicle over assigned routes. 
• Supervise students’ behavior, loading and unloading of the school bus. 
• Wash outside front and rear of bus as necessary and sweep interior. 
• Follow all New York State Motor Vehicle and Department of Transportation Laws, State Education and local school district rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor and the Superintendent or designee.

Salary & Benefits:

• 10-month school year position. Actual salary commensurate with experience. 
• Sick and Personal Days
• NYS Retirement
• Benefits pursuant to current CSEA Contract.