Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency) required.
Minimum three 3 years of auto/truck maintenance and repair experience.
Competency to complete required bus driver safety training.
Must maintain current Vehicle Inspectors certification IAW Texas Administrative Code; Vehicle Inspection 37 TAC Part 1 Chapter 23 or obtain within four months of employment.
Minimum of four 4 ASE Automotive Certifications (Automotive A1A8 or Medium/Heavy Duty Truck T1T6 or School Bus S1S7 or obtain ASE certifications within 18 months of employment or Texas Association of School Bus Technicians (TASBT) equivalent.
Type 3 driving record that meets the Districts standard for operations of motor vehicles.
Meet TEA qualifications for school bus drivers.
Possess a current Texas Class A or B Commercial Drivers License required upon hire with P and S endorsements or obtain within 6 months of employment.
Knowledge of school bus/automotive mechanical components.
Ability to diagnose troubleshoot and effectively perform repairs for all vehicles. This will include the removal/replacement of engines fuel systems electrical and diagnose transmissions (RR).
Knowledge of Service Maxx Diamond Logic builder Cummins Insite Mercedes Detroit and Alison doc programs.
After treatment systems including EGR Valves EGR Coolers SCR DPF. DOC and Injector Diagnostics.
Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical malfunctions.
Reviews technical owners and repair manuals schematics and drawings to determine manufacturers recommendations for troubleshooting and preventive maintenance procedures.
Uses diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical and electrical problems in buses.
Diagnoses mechanical malfunctions determines parts needed and orders through the parts room.
Diagnoses disassembles inspects repairs or replaces systems including; air and hydraulic brakes cooling systems drivelines gasoline and diesel engines HVAC advanced hydraulics electrical steering and suspension and transmissions.
Rotates and balance tires change oil and filters lubricate vehicle parts inspect and replaces hoses belts mirrors lamps and maintain all fluid levels.
Makes road calls on disabled District buses and performs minor repairs on the road.
Dispose or recycles used oils and hazardous materials and chemicals according to established occupational and environmental regulations and practices.
Maintains accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and services.
Performs inspections on District buses to meet safety requirements.
Inspects vehicle (during PM inspection) to ensure all safety requirements are met.
Repairs all items not meeting safety requirements; informs the Shop Foreman if not immediately repairable.
Adhere to strict safe working practices District policies rules regulations corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports to the Shop Foreman if not immediately correctable.
Maintains shop area tools and equipment in an orderly and safe manner.
Works collaboratively with the Shop Foreman and other technicians to ensure the District fleet goals are met.
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