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divh2Bus Driver Mechanic/h2pRole Mission: The Bus Driver Mechanic (CBDM) will provide basic level solutions of repairs and/or diagnose to the campus bus fleet to ensure the availability of units to be in safe operating condition meeting district, state and federal requirements and criteria with the guidance of the District Mechanic. The CBDM will also drive a school bus while ensuring the entire campus fleet is always maintained in a safe operating condition./ppWhat We Offer/ppCompensation:/pulliCompensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $25.25 for 0 years of experience and $29.00/liliThis role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment./li/ulpOther Benefits:/ppWe offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:/pulliPaid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation./liliTuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability./liliEmployer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost./liliDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Professional Development: We offer staff opportunities to engage in identity-based affinity space and leadership training covering a variety of topics such as culturally competent leadership, models of equity, mitigating bias, and more./li/ulpOther benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable./ppWhat You Bring -- Competencies:/pulliCommunication effectively conveys information using a variety of channels and techniques/liliOrganization keeps self and others organized through development of efficient systems/liliProblem Solving able to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies for achieving quantifiable goals/liliContinuous Improvement proactively identifies opportunities to improve and consistently reflects on past actions to guide future decisions/li/ulpQualifications:/pulliEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent./liliExperience: Minimum 1 years experience as Diesel Mechanic (preferred)/liliLicense or Certification: Valid Class A or B Drivers License with P and S endorsements, DOT Physical Examination, State Region Certification/li/ulpKnowledge and Skills:/pulliOne (1) year of experience within the diesel or automotive industry/liliMust be able to execute the following mechanic skills and duties:/liulliPM inspections/liliChange lights/liliBasic electrical diagnostics, Power/ Ground 2 wire circuits/liliKnowledge of Proper fluid levels/liliOil changes without supervision/liliBelts/ hoses/liliBattery replacement/liliReplace Synovia parts/liliComputer literate (Service Finder, email, excel)/liliMinor repairs, Alternators, coolant reservoirs, Brakes/liliWindow tint (can be trained on the job)/liliSeat repairs (patch work, cover and foam replacement)/li/ul/ulpWhat Youll Do Accountabilities :/ppMake sure bus fleet is in good working conditions and meeting district, state and federal requirements/pulliEnsure campuses fleet are in operational condition before using it to transport students/liliCampus Mechanics will seek advice from District Mechanic for any minor repairs on school buses/liliMaintain accurate records of operation work orders/li/ulpMaintain fleet in safe operating condition while having a 7% savings on maintenance cost over previous year/pulliOperate within the budget parameters set by the Campus Transportation Manager/liliWork together with Transportation Manager and District Mechanic to have an accurate inventory of all parts at the campuses level/liliMaintain a continuous education and upgrades in diesel engines provided by your District Mechanic/li/ulpMust be able to lead team and hold them accountable of their work performance/pulliHave an open communication channel with Transportation Manager of campuses they are assisting/liliAble to communicate positively with coworkers and be able to accept positive and negative feedback from District Mechanic and Transportation Manager regarding properly handling school buses/li/ulpMust manage multiple tasks by prioritize work/pulliAdapting to changing environments while performing various tasks and by prioritizing work/liliOverseeing various tasks simultaneously within established time constraints/li/ulpSafely transports students/pulliDrives a school bus safely in accordance with scheduled times/liliMaintains proper discipline of students/liliEstablished safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily/liliOversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual; assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vans/li/ulpWe look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:/pulliBelieves and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college/liliHas demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them/liliHas a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly/liliWorks with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes/liliThrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change/liliSeeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization/liliWorks through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes/liliWe believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students/li/ulpAbout IDEA Public Schools/ppAt IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools./ppIDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News World Reports top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college./ppWhen you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality./ppDiversity, Equity and Inclusion/ppAt IDEA we recognize that racism, bias, and privilege exist in society. We are committed to an organizational culture that promotes awareness and inclusivity for our students and staff and supports their path to positively impact our broader society. We are committed to recognizing the impact of racism and privilege, and commit as an organization to have equitable practices, policies, and structures. Visit to learn about IDEAs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias commitment./ppTo Apply/ppPlease submit your application online through Jobvite. Its in your best interest to apply as soon as possible./ppIDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organizations compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA),/p/div