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 diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs independently

Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair

Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts

Ability to pass alcohol and drug test

Ability to pass required bus driver safety training

Acceptable driving record

Ability to operate bus

Experience:

Three years experience as mechanic, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repairs

1. 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.
2. Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule and maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.
3. Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.
4. Do welding and minor body work.
5. Assign routine preventive maintenance tasks to mechanic helper and inspect completed work for quality.
6. Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles
7. Help mechanics evaluate minor mechanical problems
8. Inspect repairs completed by mechanic helpers
9. Rebuild, replace, or repair major vehicle components, assemblies, and systems including engines, transmissions, suspensions, etc.
10. Check and repair electrical cooling systems
11. Install heaters and similar accessories
12. Analyze engine performance and perform tune-ups as needed
13. Help train mechanics and mechanic helpers

Safety

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

Other

17. Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
18. Operate buses/drive bus routes as needed as wll as other vehicles as needed.
19. Work irregular hours as needed
20. Maintain confidentiality maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
21. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

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