Fuel Truck Operator

Under general supervision, performs maintenance and repair work in the School System Transportation

Department. Work involves operating a fuel delivery vehicle and fueling vehicles on an assigned route;

evaluating the condition of vehicle tires and reporting worn or defective tires to the Maintenance

Supervisor and tire specialist. Employee is also responsible for performing minor vehicle sub-assembly

checks and making necessary repairs; performing engine oil and oil filter changes; and performing

chassis lubrication. Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor for fuel truck assignments. Duties may also

include being assigned a shop stall.

Demonstrate a safety mindset at all times; safe buses for students, safe working environment for fellow

workers and monitoring safe movements of school and activity buses while operating on public streets

and highways are the paramount criteria for this position. Must be aware of and understand pertinent

OSHA requirements for fuel spills and clean up procedures.

Operates fuel delivery vehicles; load fuel tanker at bulk fuel facility; fuel school and activity buses on

scheduled date and time on assigned route; maintain accurate records of dispensed fuel and provide

fuel accounting documentation directly to the Cost Clerk for entry into the Business System Information

Portal (BSIP).

Maintains accurate accounting of truck inventory.

Performs minor vehicle sub-assembly checks; makes necessary repairs and replacements.

Performs engine oil changes and oil filter changes; performs chassis lubrication.

Responds to off-site fuel outages.

Assist Route and Shop Mechanics with maintenance of vehicles on their assigned routes and in shop.

Assist body shop mechanic with preparation, sanding, taping and painting of school and activity buses as

needed.

Performs other related work as required.

Within 90 days of hire date, successfully complete the bus class to acquire CDL B w/ P, S & T.

CDL training is provided by the school district.

Possession of a valid Class B CDL with P, S & T endorsements without manual restriction preferred.

High school diploma or GED certification preferred.

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery

including trucks, hydraulic lifts, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must

be able to lift and/or carry weights of 50 to 100 pounds. Physical demand requirements are for Medium

to Heavy Work.

Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional,

structural, or compositional characteristics of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey

or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to prepare work orders, time cards, and vehicle

maintenance reports.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to

follow oral and written instructions.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract

totals; to multiply and divide; and to determine percentages and decimals.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in

using mechanical equipment and machinery; to operate motor vehicles.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment and machinery,

control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving

instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or

exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, materials and equipment used in the repair and

maintenance of a variety of vehicles.

Knowledge of the operating principles of engines and of the standard mechanical components of

automotive and related equipment.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of equipment repair work and large-scale

shop operations.

Skilled in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of

automotive and related equipment.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to prepare and maintain simple records.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work

performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted

as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.