Primary Purpose:

Perform minor mechanical repairs to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Work on projects assigned following established procedures.

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with general supervision
• Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts
• Ability to pass required bus driver safety training
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to operate bus

Experience:  

Two years experience as a mechanic

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.

• Perform minor mechanical repairs.

• Help lead mechanic complete major repairs.

• Do welding and minor body work.

• Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule. Rotate and balance tires; change oil and filters; lubricate vehicle parts; inspect and replace hoses, belts, mirrors, lamps; and maintain all fluid levels.

• Maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.

• Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.

• Demonstrate process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to mechanic helpers.

• Perform preventive maintenance; including bleeding of air tanks, on shop equipment according to established schedules.

• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.

• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

• Help keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.

• Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.

• Operate buses and other vehicles as needed.

• Work irregular hours as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:                     

None

Equipment Used:

Automotive diagnostic equipment, wheel balancing equipment, tire repairing equipment, small hand tools, drill, drill press, grinder, air-powered tools, welding torch, torque wrench, jack and lift equipment, school bus and district vehicles

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid gossip, or speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Working Conditions

Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control. Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts. Exposure to dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel.