Paratransit Quality Control

Para-Transit Vehicle Maintenance

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Maintains and fuels all para-transit vehicles in conjunction with para-transit operations center. Performs light maintenance as necessary to buildings and grounds.

Major Responsibilities

• Opens the gates to the lot and checks para-transit parking areas to ensure all can be dispatched in a timely manner. Re-positions any vehicles that may impede the traffic in the yard.
• Opens the fuel island, takes accurate stick and meter readings, and turns in inventory sheets at the end of the day.
• Maintains accurate records and completes Bulk Fuel Receiving Report, Fuel Variance Report, Closing Month-end Report and Meter Calibration Report.
• Notifies the Manager or designee when a fuel delivery is required and ensures that accurate stick readings are taken before and after delivery. In addition, ensures that proper procedure is followed during delivery.
• Checks and fills the oil, antifreeze, power steering, transmission fluid, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid and belts on vehicles being fueled. Ensures that adequate supplies to perform checks are maintained at the fuel island. Communicates with the shop foreman regarding supplies and oil inventory dispensed into equipment.
• Twice a week, checks tires for damage and proper air pressure. Tire damage must be reported to the shop immediately.
• Inspects all vehicles during fueling or on a regularly scheduled basis for physical damage. Any damage will be reported immediately to the Manager or designee.
• Maintains the required inventory in the spill barrel and notifies the Manager any time supplies are used or replaced.
• In the event of a fuel spill, takes all necessary steps to contain the spill. The Manager or designee must be notified immediately.
• Maintains adequate inventories and supplies to make minor repairs and facilitate the washing of vehicles.
• Cleans interiors and exteriors of vehicles as required to maintain cleanliness of the fleet.
• Performs maintenance of buildings and grounds to include yard cleanliness, grass and weeds or any other yard projects that are assigned as necessary.
• Performs any other management requests or directives as requested.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to appropriately interact with employees of all levels including drivers, customers, senior management, client representatives, union officials, and public.
• Work extended hours regularly, including weekends and holidays to meet the business needs.
• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The position requires the employee to work outdoors in varying, seasonal weather conditions.
• Must be able to drive company or personal vehicle to review driver performance, meet clients, and for other company-related purposes.
• Use full range of hearing, speech, and vision.
• Use fingers (manual dexterity) handling paperwork.
• Stoop, crouch, squat, or kneel when performing inspections of any type.
• Bend at knee, hip, waist when performing duties.
• Stand while performing inspections.
• Be subject to wet, cold, or hot environmental conditions.
• Write reports in a coherent, legible way.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.