<p>Applications will be received until September 9, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.</p> <p>About this job:</p> <p>Supervises and coordinates personnel and the repair and maintenance of District vehicles.</p> <p>What DPS Offers You:</p> <ul> <li>A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. </li><li>Salary Range. $75,457 - $90,548 yearly Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. </li><li>In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. </li></ul> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <ul> <li>Schedules inspections of District vehicles, responds to vehicle repair requests, and ensures that repairs are performed as quickly as possible and that all equipment is operational </li><li>Maintains training, Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) testing, and certification records, ensuring that the District is in compliance with safety regulations </li><li>Tracks, schedules, and records maintenance activities utilizing computerized data; performs skilled repair and maintenance operations using power tools and equipment; communicates fleet maintenance schedule and concerns with lead supervisor and fleet manager; conducts quality assurance inspections of fleet; and road tests vehicles to verify repairs </li><li>Coordinates the outsourcing of repairs to external labor by estimating the cost of repairs, reviewing service bids from vendors, obtaining purchase orders for repair costs, and monitoring quality of repairs completed by vendor </li><li>Participates in budget preparation and administration; coordinates purchasing and documentation; tracks warranty repairs to ensure that the District is not charged for items covered under the manufacturer's warranty; and monitors departmental expenditures, notifying supervisor of extraordinary expenses </li><li>Creates an adequate and safe work environment by inspecting and monitoring work areas and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE); examining tools, equipment, and inventories; and providing employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules </li><li>Maintains employee files; verifies employee schedules: and reviews work performance, offering counsel and corrective action as needed </li><li>Conducts new shop employee orientations and schedules training opportunities and on-going education for District technicians, ensuring that all technicians are current in the latest technology, diagnosis and repair skills </li><li>Serves as an on-call maintenance responder and coordinates on-call with maintenance personnel </li><li>Executes contingency plans during inclement weather operations </li></ul> <p>What You'll Need:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma/GED Minimum </li><li>Associate's degree or Journeyman license or Vocational Certification preferred </li><li>3+ years Mechanic experience </li><li>3+ years Experience in a transportation organization, preferably school bus operations and fleet maintenance </li><li>1+ year Experience working with collective bargaining units </li><li>Experience with long-term planning and scheduling of repairs and maintenance for school bus operations preferred </li><li>Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in bus or automobile; Must meet CDE and FMCS inspector requirements; Minimum Class B Commercial Driver's license or ability to obtain within six months of date of hire; Must meet insurability requirements of the Self Insurance Pool for driving a District vehicle; Must submit a copy of current driving record at time of hire; Must clear CBI criminal/background investigation; and Must comply with Drug Free/Pre-hire and Random Drug testing conducted throughout duration of assignment </li><li>Ability to solve problems and make decisions quickly according to guidelines with consideration of safety and health of others </li><li>Ability to draft, lay out, and specify technical devices, parts, and equipment, and ability to provide documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to others </li><li>Ability to plan and organize work, at times with interruptions </li><li>Knowledge of Colorado Department of Education (CDE), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Fluid Mechanics and Computational Science (FMCS) rules, regulations, and requirements </li><li>Knowledge of safety issues, regulations, and cost concerns when operating and repairing vehicles </li><li>Knowledge and experience with vehicle diagnostic systems </li><li>Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse staff at all levels in all departments </li><li>Ability to effectively lead a team </li><li>Knowledge of repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles </li><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) </li><li>Proficiency with Google Suite </li><li>Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. </li><li>Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us. </li><li>Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position. </li></ul> <p>Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.</p> <p>Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun</p>