Shop Foreman - Mechanic
Shop Foreman - Mechanic
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Job Description
Reports To: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Duty Days: 261 days
Hours: 8 hours / day
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: A09
Qualifications:
College hours high school diploma or GED
Five years experience in vehicle repair
Relevant technical experience in school bus/medium vehicle and maintenance
Formal training in vehicle repair (preferred)
ASE and/or TASBT certification(s) in vehicle repair (preferred)
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements
Pass annual physical in accordance with state law
School Bus Driver Certification or able to obtain within six months of hire date
Negative result on drug and/or alcohol tests administered as pre-employment random post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis in accordance with federal law and district policy
Able to communicate in English (written and oral)
Able to understand and respond to verbal and written instructions
Able to work productively without continual supervision
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) vehicle inspector license (including commercial motor vehicle CMV)
Able to read and interpret maps and routes
Able to climb in and out of all school bus emergency exits
Primary Purpose:
Coordinate supervise and provide leadership in day-to-day activities of the repair shop and personnel to maintain the safety and reliability of the fleet for the transportation of students and employees of Katy ISD. Safely drive students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the Transportation Department. Safely transport students and staff to and from district sanctioned activities. Always act in the best interest of the district the students and the community.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises the employees of the vehicle repair facility.
- Motivate counsel and monitor employees under their supervision.
- Maintain accurate and current records of all labor/materials/supplies utilized in the shop.
- Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards tardies absences etc.).
- Participate in the hiring and training of shop employees.
- Performs vehicle maintenance and repairs - gasoline and diesel engines autos transit buses etc.
- Perform Texas Department of Public Safety vehicle inspections (including commercial motor vehicle CMV inspections).
- Manage and evaluate preventive maintenance programs.
- Utilize shop maintenance software and computer diagnostics.
- Acquire and maintain TPCA Certificate for Class A and B UST Facility operator.
- Rebuild engines (gasoline and diesel) transmissions brakes (mechanical and air) front ends and suspension systems rear differentials and suspension systems and/or other major systems/components.
- Able to remove repair starters alternators fuel pumps injectors etc.
- Diagnose analyze and tune engines i.e. proficient in the use of engine analyzers.
- Maintain accurate and current records of vehicle maintenance and repairs performed.
- Available for after hours and weekend work as needed.
- Maintain proficiency with upgraded fleet vehicles.
- Responsible for the upkeep repair replacement and protection of personal tools. Certain large tools and equipment are supplied by the District.
- Operate any Katy ISD school bus and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner while following all traffic laws district policies district regulations and Transportation Department regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer printer copier digital cameras cell phone and diagnostic equipment for buses. Automotive diagnostic equipment wheel balancing equipment tire repairing equipment small hand tools drills drill press grinder air-powered tools welding torch torque wrench jacks and lift equipment. School buses emergency equipment (triangle reflectors fire extinguisher bodily fluids kit etc.).
Working Conditions:
Frequent walking standing twisting climbing stairs stooping bending grasping/squeezing wrist and shoulder flexion/extension. Work outside and inside around moving objects vehicles and machinery with moving parts. Exposure to dampness and humidity toxic chemicals exhaust fumes environmental allergens gasoline and diesel fuel. Irregular hours and occasional prolonged hours. Repetitive hand motions moderate carrying reaching and capable of lifting 100 pounds.
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
