Procedure 6640 - Use of District-Owned Vehicles

Assignment of Vehicles 

The appropriate supervisor at the director level or above will assign district vehicles. Employees with the need for daily use of vehicles in carrying out their assigned responsibilities may be assigned a district vehicle on a continuing basis. 

Each employee to whom a vehicle is assigned on a continuing basis shall supervise the care and use of his/her assigned vehicle. He/she shall ensure adequate vehicle servicing is performed and maintain such records, as that supervisor requires. 

Use of Vehicles 

1. Keys will be picked up in and returned promptly to the maintenance office. 
2. The user will fill the gas tank if it is below one quarter-full. 
3. The inside of the vehicle will be left clean. 
4. Any malfunction or necessary repair of maintenance needs will be reported in writing to the appropriate supervisor and the Director of Transportation. 
5. All drivers of district vehicles are responsible individually for all traffic violations for which they are charged and fined. 
6. If a district vehicle is in an accident or breaks down, the driver should call the transportation center and notify the Director of Transportation 509-967-6150. 

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