What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fuel Truck Operator position at Transportation?
FUEL TRUCK OPERATOR
An employee will be responsible for the fueling of school and activity buses daily, changing and mounting tires and other inspections as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Refills fuel trucks as needed
Drives a daily route to fuel school and activity buses
Assists mechanics as needed and reports mechanical issues with buses to the shop foreman
Assists mechanics in maintenance of vehicles on their assigned routes and in the shop.
Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicles to ensure safe operation.
Examine tires to verify tread depth set by State regulations to replace tires on an as-needed
basis.
Performs mechanic related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Team minded
Ability to operate a fuel truck in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to understand and follow rules and regulations regarding the operation of motor
vehicles.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral or written forms.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, school
personnel, and co-workers as required in the position.
Ability to maintain and repair equipment, as needed, and according to internal maintenance
schedule.
Ability to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work.
Knowledge of a variety of measuring devices.
Ability to operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools and job specific equipment and tools.
Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing,
stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting,
talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to determine depth perception and color perception and the
accuracy, neatness, or thoroughness of work assigned.
Work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, noise,
hazards associated with maintenance and equipment operations, gasses, oils, and fumes.
Minimum Training and Experience
Graduation from high school or equivalent
One year of experience in driving a medium/heavy duty trucks
Must have an good driving record.
Must possess a Class-B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or will receive one within 60 days. Class-A CDL would be a plus.
Ability to do some mechanic work is desired
Ability to use iPad and related applications.
