Vehicle Mechanic - Transportation
Vehicle Mechanic - Transportation
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Job Description
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 procedures.
Job Duties
- 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.
- Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule and maintain accurate updated records of preventive maintenance.
- Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems equipment accessories and lights; service as needed.
- Do welding and minor body work.
- Assign routine preventive maintenance tasks to mechanic helper and inspect completed work for quality.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
- Keep shop equipment and tools in safe operating condition and perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment according to established schedules.
- Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Operate buses and other vehicles as needed.
Qualifications
- Clear and valid Texas CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
- Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine maintenance and repair
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
- Ability to access and use printed service materials
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
Experience: Threeyears experience as mechanic
Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide
Days Employed: 260
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
Employment Type
Full-Time
