TRANSPORTATION DIESEL MECHANIC/FLEET MANAGER
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GENERIC POSTING - Major Functions: Responsible to manage assigned group of drivers; Maintain accountability for the safe operation and mechanical condition of assigned school buses to include performing preventive and corrective maintenance. Duties and Responsibilities: • Maintain a safe school transportation fleet. • Supervise and assist bus drivers and bus aides. • Maintain an adequate inventory of your own professional mechanics tools and equipment. • Protect and maintain any tools and equipment furnished by Desoto County Schools. • Report to the director any unsafe practices or violations of state transportation laws. • Work cooperatively with all DCS personnel. • Comply with all DCS policies and procedures. • Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all school records. • Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Transportation Director, Assistant Director, Service Operations Manager or Superintendent. • Be consistently responsible-maintaining regular punctual attendance and timely completion of assigned duties, working assigned days and using sick and personal leave appropriately Minimum Qualifications: Fleet Manager I: Meet all qualifications of a DCS Bus Driver. • Minimum age of 21. • Good moral character and emotional stability. • Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with P and S endorsements. • Possess a valid bus card certifying completion of Mississippi school bus driver's training course. • Submit to a successful background check. • Submit to successful pre-employment, annual and random drug screenings • Obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate of a completed DOT physical examination. • Attend DCS bus orientation training. Have the educational background or demonstrated professional experience to perform assigned tasks.