Mechanic

McAllen Independent School District

Job Location:

McAllen, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Performs skilled work repairing and maintaining small and large lawn maintenance equipment various small engine equipment vehicles and school buses. To provide mechanical maintenance to all buses and district vehicles so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the districts curriculum and extracurricular program

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Clear driving record

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) recommended

Passenger and School Bus Endorsements recommended

Must have a valid Texas drivers license and be insurable

Must be 18 year of age

Must successfully obtain a class B CDL Drivers License with P-passenger and S-school bus endorsements with 3 months of hire (training provided by McAllen ISD)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to follow instructions

Tools equipment and procedures in the general overhaul repair and maintenance of small engines automotive equipment and commercial vehicles

Record-keeping techniques.

Engines maintenance of engines; 2 and 4 cycle engines. Diesel and Gasoline engines.

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years experience in auto mechanics required

Workdays:242

Auxiliary Pay Structure: Pay Grade8

Pay Date: Monthly

Hourly Pay Range:

Minimum: $20.20

Midpoint: $24.04

Maximum: $27.88

Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each persons job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Individual positions may not perform all the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class.
Maintain the school districts motor vehicles: such as trucks cars lawn mowers farm tractors forklifts emergency gasoline generators buses truck tractors and trailers.
Perform a variety of skilled activities related to the maintenance and mechanical repair of buses vehicles and other automotive equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance and safety checks on automotive equipment according to established procedures.
Assist in the repairs of differentials distributors fuel pumps radiators starters brakes suspension components universal joins hydraulic and air systems grease and service equipment mowers edgers pumps compressors hydraulic rams sprayers and generators.
Clean sharpen and lubricate a variety of motorized equipment to ensure units are operating safely and correctly.
Fabricate metal parts as needed and/or assigned.
Assist other trade personnel as required.
Operate a variety of automotive tools welding equipment and other shop equipment.
Meet Schedules and timelines.
Notify the supervisor immediately of any mechanical condition which is dangerous to the operation of the vehicle.
Observe safety practices and report any safety hazards.
Wash and clean parts.
Attend in-services and safety meetings.
Assist department in obtaining quotes for equipment and repairs as needed.
Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
Drive bus routes and field trips when assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written formats; problem solving; maintain emotional control

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned tools and equipment.
Lifting carrying pushing or pulling heavy objects up to 50lbs.
Bending at the waist kneeling or crouching.
Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally.
Standing for extended periods of time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EQUIPMENT USED:

Mechanical tools and other machinery

PRIMARY PURPOSE:Performs skilled work repairing and maintaining small and large lawn maintenance equipment various small engine equipment vehicles and school buses. To provide mechanical maintenance to all buses and district vehicles so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the...