Fuel Truck Driver/Mechanic Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be aware of and understand pertinent OSHA requirements for fuel spills and clean up
procedures
• Within 90 days of hire date, successfully complete the bus class to acquire CDL B w/ P, S
& T
• Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including trucks, hydraulic lifts, etc
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Be able to lift and/or carry weights of 50 to 100 pounds
• Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to
convey
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures
• Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately
• Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment and machinery,
• Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination
• Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color
• Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving

• Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress
• Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, materials and equipment used in the repair and knowledge of the operating principles of engines and of the standard mechanical components of engines
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to prepare and maintain simple records
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work
assignments

 

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Under general supervision, performs maintenance and repair work in the School System Transportation
• Work involves operating a fuel delivery vehicle and fueling vehicles on an assigned route

• Evaluating the condition of vehicle tires and reporting worn or defective tires to the Bus Maintenance Dept

• Employee is also responsible for performing minor vehicle sub-assembly
• Checks and making necessary repairs; performing engine oil and oil filter changes
• Reports to the Supervisor for fuel truck assignments
• Completes assigned shop duties
• Demonstrates a safety mindset at all times; safe buses for students, safe working environment for fellow workers and monitoring safe movements of school and activity buses while operating on public streets
• Operates fuel delivery vehicles; load fuel tanker at bulk fuel facility; fuel school and activity buses on scheduled date and time on assigned route; maintain accurate records of dispensed fuel
• Maintains accurate accounting of truck inventory
• Performs minor vehicle sub-assembly checks; makes necessary repairs and replacements
• Performs engine oil changes and oil filter changes; performs chassis lubrication
• Responds to off-site fuel outages
• Assist Route and Shop Mechanics with maintenance of vehicles on their assigned routes and in shop
• Performs other related work as required
• Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors
• Language Ability: Requires the ability to prepare work orders, time cards, and vehicle totals; to multiply and divide; and to determine percentages and decimals

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 
Must obtain appropriate North Carolina driver’s license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles