Bus Mechanic Helper
Bus Mechanic Helper
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Job Description
Primary Purpose:
Perform major mechanical repairs with minimal supervision to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas commercial drivers license (Class B)
CDL required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Advanced knowledge of diesel and fuel engineer 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:
Five years of experience as mechanic
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Maintenance and Repair
- Evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles using diagnostic equipment.
- Help mechanics evaluate minor mechanical problems.
- Inspect repairs completed by mechanics.
- Rebuild replace or repair major vehicle components assemblies and systems including engines transmissions suspensions etc.
- Check and repair electrical and cooling systems.
Other Duties
- Install heaters and similar accessories.
- Perform minor body work.
- Estimate time and materials required to perform major repairs.
- Analyze engine performance and perform tuneups as needed.
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance and preventive care.
- Maintain accurate updated preventive maintenance records.
Safety
- Operate tools equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting climbing etc.
- Help keep shop equipment and tools in safe operating condition.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
Other
- Operate buses and vehicles as needed.
- Work irregular hours as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Equipment Used:
Small hand tools drills drill press grinder airpowered tools torch jack and lift equipment. School bus and district vehicles.
Employment Type
Full-Time
