Lead Mechanic (Tire)
Lead Mechanic (Tire)
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Job Description
Reports To: Mechanic Shop Foreman
Duty Days: 261 Days
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: A07 8HR
Qualifications:
College hours high school diploma or GED
Three years mechanical experience (or heavy-duty tire work) in vehicle repair and/or other related experience
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements
School Bus Driver Certification or able to obtain with six months of hire date
Able to understand and execute verbal and written orders and to work productively without continual supervision
Some formal training in vehicle repair (preferred)
Provide guidance and training for Tire Mechanics
Pass annual physical in accordance with state law
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 read and interpret maps and routes
Able to climb in and out of all school bus emergency exits
Basic tools of the trade to be provided by employee
Primary Purpose:
Capable of making mechanical repairs to the districts provide for a safe and reliable vehicle for the transport of students and employees of KISD. 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:
- Able to effect minor repairs i.e. hoses belts bulbs etc. as it concerns the PM schedule.
- Able to perform general lubrication change filters etc.
- Mount and balance heavy (truck bus and semitrailer tires) and light (auto) tires.
- Able to inspect and replace the fleets tires/wheels.
- Mount and balance heavy (truck bus tractor-trailer tires) and light (auto) duty tires/wheels.
- Maintain accurate and current records concerning tire use (preventative maintenance).
- Maintain a fleet tire inventory for emergency use.
- Keep current with new and emerging tire and/or wheel technologies and provide training for Tire Mechanics.
- Responsible for 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.
- Supervise and prioritize installation and rotation schedules
- Other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
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 bus and district vehicles two-way radios and telephones. School buses emergency equipment (triangle reflectors fire extinguisher bodily fluids kit etc.)
Working Conditions:
Moderate walking standing climbing heavy lifting (in excess of 100 pounds) carrying stooping bending kneeling and reaching. Work outside and inside around moving objects vehicles and machinery with moving parts. Exposure to heat dampness and humidity toxic chemicals environmental allergens exhaust fumes gasoline and diesel fuel. Prolonged driving and sitting. Frequent walking standing twisting climbing stairs stooping bending grasping/squeezing wrist and shoulder flexion/extension.
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
