Bus Seat Repair Technician

Job Overview

The Automotive Services Technician (Seat Repair) is responsible for providing service to the line mechanic by providing seat repair, support, and tire repair as required. Automotive Service Technicians may be required to work in any of the other Automotive Service areas.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Repairs or replaces upholstery and foam in school buses and other LCPS vehicles
• Inspects school bus seat cushions, seat frames, and seat belts for proper operation and structural integrity
• Records labor and notes for assigned work orders using fleet maintenance software
• Maintains clean work area and assist with shop cleaning
• Assists Mechanic IIs with vehicle service as needed
• Supports the work of other Automotive Service Technicians as needed

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education
High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Licenses and Certifications

CDL B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements are required within six (6) months of hire date

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess the ability to use computers and fleet maintenance software to regularly record information for assigned work order
• Demonstrated skill in using tools of the trade

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Foreman, Garage

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 254 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level: Universal 6

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $25.62 - $32.89

Remote Work Eligible: No

Unio9n Designation: Non-Certified

Essential Personnel

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this position for the Department of Support Services are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.