Bus Mechanic/Relief Driver

Our people are the single most important asset we have in the EVSC.
- Dr.
Smith, Superintendent Join a school district where employees are truly making a difference in the lives of students each day.
POSITION DETAILS: This position is for a 52 week Bus Mechanic/Relief Driver position.
5 days per week at 8 hours per day.
Scheduled hours are 5:00am - 2:00pm with the opportunity for daily overtime.
This position will begin on January 22, 2024.
SALARY: $24.
37 per hour (entry level) + $.
50/hr for CDL.
BENEFITS: Insurance: EVSC offers four (4) Anthem medical insurance plans.
Full medical, dental and vision insurance are provided with this position.
Employees may pay the additional cost to add family members.
Click here to view the rates for each plan.
If elected, insurance coverage begins the first of the month following the successful completion of a 30-day probationary period.
Employees enrolled in an EVSC medical insurance plan are eligible to use any of the three EVSC Health & Wellness Centers.
The health clinics provide primary care services, generic prescription medications, physicals, health screenings, and labs; all at NO COST to the employee or covered family member.
Additional Benefits: EVSC is proud to provide accumulated paid time off for: Sick Time Personal Business Days Vacation EVSC employees have access to the EVSC Wee Care Learning Centers.
The Wee Care program provides a quality early learning experience for employees' children as young as six weeks through age five at a special employee rate.
This position will automatically be enrolled in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) through the state of Indiana, which includes a defined benefit (Pension) as well as an Annuity Savings Account (ASA).
Employees may also participate in a 403(b) Plan.
Enrolling in the 403(b) plan allows employees to save for their retirement by making a pre-tax salary deferral contributions to the Plan.
Eligible employees may enroll in the EVSC group life insurance and long term disability plans.
EVSC also offers a variety of voluntary insurance products through American Fidelity.
EVSC offers a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
It is a confidential, voluntary service that provides professional counseling and referral services designed to help employees and their family members with personal, job or family-related matters.
SUMMARY: Serve as mechanic and relief driver in the Bus Transportation Garage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
Diagnose and perform all mechanical, electrical, and other repairs, service, and maintenance on school buses and other vehicles assigned to the school bus transportation department for service and maintenance.
Maintain a daily work schedule and accurate records on assigned vehicles.
Identify and report potentially dangerous equipment and additional repairs needed.
Perform service calls and on the road repairs as needed.
Maintain a clean and sorted workspace in the garage.
Drive a school bus route as needed.
Maintain regular attendance.
JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have working knowledge of Windows XP and all diagnostic programs.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with, staff.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of School Trustees policies.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement Exude a positive and dependable work ethic Highly organized with attention to detail SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Three to five years experience or equivalent technical school training preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid commercial driver's license with all necessary endorsements.
DOT mandatory random drug testing program.
Bus driving certification card for the State of Indiana.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports.
Ability to speak effectively to employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee will walk or stand and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read written or typed material, distance and peripheral vision.
Must be able to hear and talk.
Required to perform the same hand, arm, and finger motions many times.
May be exposed to a CRT.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level for a work environment is usually high.
Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
The employee must be able to meet deadlines in severe time constraints.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.
C.
22-9- 1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.
It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.
C.
22-9-1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508.
The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.