Bus Mechanic
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Job Location:
Corsicana, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Purpose: Perform minor mechanical repairs to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Work on projects assigned follow established procedures.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Valid Texas commercial drivers license (Class B) - Must be willing to get bus driver CDL
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with general supervision
- Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair
- Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts
- Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
- Ability to pass required bus driver safety training
- Acceptable driving record
- Ability to operate bus
Experience:
- Two years experience as mechanic
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Maintenance and Repairs
- Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Perform minor mechanical repairs.
- Help lead mechanic complete major repairs.
- Do welding and minor body work.
- Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule. Rotate and balance tires; change oil and filters; lubricate vehicle parts; inspect and replace hoses belts mirrors lamps; and maintain all fluid levels.
- Maintain accurate updated records of preventive maintenance.
- Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems equipment accessories and lights; service as needed.
- Demonstrate process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to mechanic helpers.
- Perform preventive maintenance including bleeding of air tanks on shop equipment according to established schedules.
Safety
- Operate tools equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting climbing etc.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
- Help keep shop equipment and tools in safe operating condition.
Other
- Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Operate buses and other vehicles as needed.
- Work irregular hours as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Equipment Used:
Automotive diagnostic equipment wheel balancing equipment tire repairing equipment small hand tools drill drill press grinder air-powered tools welding torch torque wrench jack and lift equipment. School bus and district vehicles.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Moderate walking standing climbing heavy lifting carrying stooping bending kneeling and reaching. Work outside and inside around moving objects vehicles and machinery with moving parts. Exposure to dampness and humidity toxic chemicals exhaust fumes gasoline and diesel fuel.
Benefits:
- Will reimburse Bus Driver Certification
- Standard Benefits
- Salary based on experience
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Air Brake
- Alignment
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive Repair
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Leadership Experience
