Transportation Technician

Position Type:

BCPS Transportation Department/Bus Driver

Date Posted:

2/19/2026

Location:

Buckingham County Public Schools

BUCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Transportation Technician

LOCATION: Bus Garage

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

APPROVED ON:

SUMMARY

To assist Director of Transportation with various duties including maintaining county vehicles for the safe transportation of county employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

Have extensive experience in auto and truck repairs

Must obtain state inspection license within 90 days of employment

Have a Bus Driver's license or be willing to obtain

Use diagnostic equipment as an aide in locating vehicle defects

Perform repairs on gas and diesel equipment

Possess basic knowledge of auto electric troubleshooting

Inform supervisor of any major vehicle repairs needed

Effective communication skills when dealing with staff and general public

Carry out all duties in a safe and reasonable manner

Effective record keeping skills

Other reasonable duties may be assigned by Director of Transportation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Sensitivity to persons with different backgrounds is essential when communicating. Must have outstanding organizational skills.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with staff, administrators, and parents are required. Must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards. Regular contact with staff members and members of the community is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Contracted 12 month employee with full benefits.

EVALUATION

The Director of Transportation will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.