Vehicle Tech Lead

Position Type:

Support Staff (Non-Classroom)/Vehicle – Lead

Date Posted:

3/17/2025

Location:

Transportation

Date Available:

03/17/2025

Closing Date:

05/26/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION BOTTOM RIGHT OF SCREEN

Position Length: 12 Month Long

Job Grade: 118

Hourly Rate: $23.78 and up depending on experience

Hours Per Day: 8

Application Procedure: Apply online

Fingerprint Clearance Card: Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing. 

Please follow these steps: Step One Step Two

Vehicle Tech Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Gilbert Unified School District

Purpose Statement

The job of Vehicle Tech Lead is done for the purpose/s of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition and includes determining needed repairs on district vehicles; performing required repairs and preventive maintenance; providing written documentation of repairs to meet district, state and federal requirements; overseeing the workforce and serving as supervisor in the absence of the Shop Foreman.

Essential Functions

• Maintains and performs mechanical repairs of District vehicles; performs complex comprehensive repair of brakes and suspension systems; repairs engine and transmission systems; performs electrical work and monitoring work completion.
• Performs diagnostic testing to troubleshoot and identify issues; evaluates and prioritizes maintenance and repair requirements; diagnoses electrical issues and air conditioning systems.
• Inspects school buses and other district vehicles for the purpose of adhering to a preventive maintenance schedule and safety inspection standards and requirements.
• Maintains tools, equipment and/or shop area for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required tools and equipment within a safe work area.
• Oversees the preventive maintenance program for the purpose of ensuring that vehicles are in safe operating order and meeting federal and state requirements.
• Performs road tests on all vehicles/school buses for the purpose of ensuring that vehicles are in safe operating order.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. purchase orders, records of repairs, maintenance logs, costs, vehicle warranties, etc.) for the purpose of conveying required information and meeting federal and state requirements.
• Responds to road calls regarding disabled vehicles for the purpose of performing emergency repair work in the field and/or determining if vehicle needs to be towed.
• Serves as supervisor in absence of the Shop Foreman for the purpose of sharing in the responsibility of maintaining a safe and operable fleet.
• Trains technicians as may be required for the purpose of providing information on the proper operation of equipment and ensuring repairs are performed safety and within specifications.

Other Functions

• Assists other technicians as needed for the purpose of completing difficult tasks and responding to coworker requests.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Attends safety meetings and other in service meetings for the purpose of making sure the job is done in a safe manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Mental Requirements

Learning Development- Level D Specialized vocational or technical knowledge providing a command of certain technical, administrative, and/or operative practices and techniques. Learning development involves the completion of a formal technical/vocational curriculum often resulting in a degree.

Problem Solving – Level 2 Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses. Solutions may be somewhat technical, yet are relatively straightforward, obvious and well-defined once problems are understood. Responses come from the realm of prior learning and experiences.

Physical Requirements

Physical Skill – Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Physical Effort – Level 2 Job requires light physical effort as a part of regular work routine, such as frequent standing and walking; frequent lifting, guiding, and/or carrying of light-weight materials or equipment; occasional periods of sustained effort.

Social Requirements

Human Relations Skill- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups. skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.

Scope of Contacts – Level 1 The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.

Work Environment

Performance Environment – Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of workflow, and irregularities in work schedules are infrequent.

Physical Working Conditions – Level 4 Extensive and continuous exposure to hazardous conditions. Dangerous work situations. High likelihood of serious injury or illness if proper precautions are not taken. highly undesirable assignments.

Accountability

Level of Accountability -Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.

Organizational Impact – Level 2 Work results impact the accuracy, reliability, and acceptability of further results beyond the immediate work section. work results are noticeable and represent a portion of, or support product or service received by the customer or general public.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

Experience: At least 10 years of Heavy line experience, with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education: Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.

Certifications/Clearances: Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed. Commercial Driver’s License Class B with P&S endorsements, 609 Refrigerant Recycling and Procedure certificate, Cummins cerfification on Mid- range engines.

Compensation Details

FLSA Status: Non Exempt 

Pay Schedule: Hourly – Grade 118

Work Calendar: Support 12 Months Long

Non Discrimination Statement

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District’s activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights or both. The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.

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