Primary Purpose:

This position performs major and minor mechanical repairs with minimum supervision to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Perform assigned work following established policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine maintenance and repair
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
• Ability to access and use printed service materials
• Ability to communicate effectively with others

Experience:

Three years experience as mechanic

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repairs

• Perform minor mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and inspections on all district vehicles in a  timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision.
• Work with lead mechanic to complete major repairs.
• Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule and maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance. 
• Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.
• Do welding and minor body work.
• Assign routine preventive maintenance tasks to mechanic helper and inspect completed work for quality.

Safety

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition and perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment according to established schedules.

Other

• Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
• Operate buses and other vehicles as needed.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Automotive diagnostic equipment; wheel balancing equipment; tire repairing equipment; small hand tools; power tools; welding torch; torque wrench; jack and lift equipment; computer and peripherals; school bus and district vehicles.
• Posture: Moderate standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• Motion: Moderate walking, climbing; frequent grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; moderate driving
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
• Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress