Primary Purpose:Perform major and minor mechanical repairs with minimal supervision to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Perform assigned work following established policies and :Education/Certification:Clear and valid Texas commercial drivers license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsementsSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine maintenance and repairAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manualsAbility to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical examAbility to access and use printed service materialsAbility to communicate effectively with othersMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Maintenance and 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 vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule and maintain accurate updated records of preventive maintenance. vehicles and evaluate condition of systems equipment accessories and lights; service as welding and minor body routine preventive maintenance tasks to mechanic helper and inspect completed work for established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to shop equipment and tools in safe operating condition and perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment according to established schedules. district safety protocols and emergency accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and buses and other vehicles as Responsibilities:NoneMental 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 : Moderate standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positionsMotion: Moderate walking climbing; frequent grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and overhead reaching; moderate drivingLifting: Heavy lifting and carrying 45 pounds and over) on a daily basisEnvironment: 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 stressBenefits include health insurance and retirement plan. Applications for support personnel be filled out online and emailed to or may be picked up at the School Administration Office 800 Hillside Canadian Texas 79014. Canadian ISD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race sex age color creed national origin or handicap.