License and Certification Qualifications: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. School Passenger and School (P&S) Bus required within six months of hire. Master Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) School Bus Technician and T8 Truck Preventive Maintenance and Inspections required within 12 months of hire.

Education Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Automotive/diesel service technician training at an accredited technical school preferred.

Experience Qualifications: Seven years experience as an automotive/diesel service technician required.

Skills Qualifications: Ability to follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately; knowledge of motor vehicle parts, materials, maintenance tools, hazards, and safety procedures; ability to train and supervise other technicians and helpers; knowledge of the handling and disposal of hazardous wastes; ability to use computers, vehicle maintenance software, diagnostic software, and computerized test equipment to diagnose problems and make adjustments to engines, electrical systems, and other vehicle components and subsystems; and ability to use welding and flame-cutting equipment to perform vehicle repair work.

Primary Responsibilities: Supervise and perform the maintenance and repair operations of the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) school bus and support vehicle fleet.

1. Support Lead Automotive/Diesel Technician in conducting shop operations and services.



2. Supervise and perform preventive and corrective maintenance services and safety inspections as directed and according to established standards.



3. Research technical manuals, service bulletins and instructions, equipment diagrams, and parts catalogs in hard copy and on the internet.



4. Provide and maintain master automotive/diesel service technician tool chest and hand tools.
a. Assume responsibility for equipment, tools, and materials issued for working on motor vehicles.



5. Supervise, schedule, and train automotive/diesel technicians, private contractors, and trades helpers.



6. Provide excellent customer service to all district personnel and customers.



7. Be available to work assigned shift as directed.
a. Work night shift work hours as directed.
b. Respond to work requirements any time on any day of the week when assigned to on-call duty.
c. Be on call for necessary work 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.



8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.