Vehicle Service Technician I

TRANSPORTATION, CENTRAL

Northwest

Traditional 245 work days - AMLG/FMGR/GRND/PROTECH

FTE: 1.000000

Salary Range: $23.761 - $25.066 (Overtime $35.642 - $37.599)

**Please note: Applications will be received until 05/02/2024. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.**

About this job:

Performs fueling service, preventive maintenance and minor repairs of Denver Public School (DPS) vehicles.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Salary: $23.761 - $25.066 (Overtime $35.642 - $37.599)
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Performs daily fueling and servicing of district fleet. Performs under hood services, preventive maintenance and minor repairs for district vehicles.
• Assists Maintenance Technicians with required annual Colorado Department of Education (CDE) inspections.
• Assists with preventive maintenance PMA and PMD repairs on district vehicles.
• Assists Maintenance Technician IIs with repairs and service calls.
• Monitors need for urgent repair while performing maintenance work on vehicles and notifies Shop Supervisor.
• Monitors and maintains fluid area inventory and notifies Parts Clerk for need for replenishment.
• Completes required forms and paperwork, ensuring completeness, accuracy and proper placement of forms in vehicle.
• Records maintenance activities utilizing computerized system. Completes annual review of required vehicle forms and documentation ensuring that forms are up-to-date, complete and properly placed in vehicle.
• Transports vehicle repair parts; tools and equipment; and district vehicles to and from vendors and terminal maintenance sites.
• Performs operator pre-trip vehicle inspections by checking condition and availability of safety and emergency equipment in accordance with CDE regulations.
• Maintains common and fueling work areas by cleaning tables; scrubbing floors; and throwing away or recycling materials. Creates safe work environment by monitoring shop areas, and examining tools and equipment.
• Participates in and supports a team work environment by interacting with other technicians and supervisors, and assisting in the development of new practices and technology. Communicates and coordinates fueling and maintenance schedule and concerns with shop supervisor.
• Maintains safety and effective operation of personal and shop tools in accordance with guidelines.
• Executes contingency plans during inclement weather operations.
• Attends meetings to give information or discuss fleet fueling and maintenance.
• Communicates with vehicle operators, peers, supervisors and users of District transportation.
• Participates in random drug and alcohol testing program.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• 1-3 years mechanic experience
• Technical community college graduate in automotive/truck mechanics (1 yr. program), two (2) years first line journeyman level maintenance experience and a full set of tools. and/or A combination of education and experience
• Experience in a transportation organization, preferably school bus operations and fleet maintenance, preferred. Experience operating service truck, preferred. Bi-lingual in Spanish, preferred
• A current and valid State of Colorado Driver’s License (CDL) is required with BP2 endorsements
• Must meet insurability requirements of the Self Insurance Pool for driving a district vehicle.
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Effective communication skills
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students
• Work collaboratively with others on a team
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of maintenance skills (e.g., welding, machine work, electrical and mechanical systems, gasoline and diesel engines, overhaul and rebuild, air and hydraulic brakes, tire repair).
• Knowledge of fleet maintenance software (e.g., Faster) and vehicle diagnostic systems (e.g., On Board Diagnostics (OBD), Mitchell on-demand).
• Knowledge of safety issues and regulations when operating and repairing vehicles.
• Knowledge of Colorado Department of Education (CDE), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Fluid Mechanics & Computational Science (FMCS) rules, regulations and requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot and technical skills for diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to work effectively as team member.
• Ability to multi-task and complete work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, in both written and oral formats.
• Proficiency with MS Office and other computer software programs.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.