Mechanic I, Transportation Department
Mechanic I, Transportation Department
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Job Description
Days Per Year: 260
MIN: $19.40
MID: $22.83
JOB TITLE/DEPARTMENT: Mechanic I
Transportation
REPORTS TO: Shop Supervisor
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt
PAY GRADE: Aux 7
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Mechanic ITransportation is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and inspections to District fleet vehicles and equipment including school buses white fleet trailers light duty equipment and generators under the guidance of Mechanic IIs Mechanic IIIs and Shop Supervisors.
All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity support organizational goals communicate in a clear and respectful manner championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Minimum one (1) year auto/truck maintenance and repair experience.
Ongoing and/or Annual Requirements:
- Pass and maintain a Texas Department of Public Safety school bus driver physical prior to employment and annually throughout employment
- Obtain and maintain a CDL class A or B with P and S endorsements
- Hold and maintain acceptable driving record (as defined by the Texas Department of Public Safety under the School Bus Driver Penalty Point System) annually throughout employment
- Pass drug and alcohol testing as required under the federal Department of Transportation drug testing program to include preemployment random postaccident and all other types of drug and/or alcohol testing included under the program.
Preferred:
ASE/TASBT certified
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Knowledgeable on the mechanical abilities to make repairs
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions
- Have basic knowledge of engines transmissions and hydraulics
- Ability to work irregular hours as needed
- Ability to drive a school bus safely
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Work with direction and independently to complete assigned tasks.
- Assist technicians with vehicle repairs.
- Perform light vehicle repairs including safety equipment lights tires glass seats and electrical accessories.
- Perform facility cleaning/upkeep tasks including fueling trash collection sweeping mopping stocking etc. as required.
- Perform preventative maintenance checks and analysis.
- Assist with vehicle road calls and vehicle accidents as required/directed.
- Drive bus routes in emergency situations if needed.
- Participate in annual industryrelated professional development as required/directed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions required the following physical demands: Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts; work in various temperature and weather conditions; and to walk stand climb carry stoop bend kneel and reach. Work outside and inside around moving objects vehicles and machinery with moving parts. Exposed to dampness and humidity chemicals exhaust fumes gasoline and diesel fuel. Environmental Conditions: Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot and cold) and vehicle fumes.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
