Mechanic

Position Type:
Transportation/ Shop Foreman

Date Posted:
6/10/2025

Location:
Transportation Department

&nbsp&nbsp BRENHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Bus Mechanic Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Shop Foreman Dept./School: Transportation
Date Revised: June 2023

Primary Purpose:
Perform mechanical repairs to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Work on projects as assigned, following established procedures. Drive school bus as a substitute driver when necessary.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• Class B CDL or Class A CDL with Passenger and School Bus Driver Endorsements
• TEA Bus Driver Certification

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 bus driver physical exam
• 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 1. Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
2. Perform mechanical repairs as needed.
3. Help Shop Foreman complete major repairs.
4. Do welding and minor bodywork.
5. Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs performed on each district vehicle.
6. Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.
7. Make minor repairs to equipment as part of the preventive maintenance program and provide training for the mechanics helper, when needed.
8. Perform preventive maintenance, including bleeding of air tanks, on shop equipment according to established schedules. Safety
9. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
10. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
11. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
12. Help keep shop, equipment, and tools clean and in safe operating condition. Other 13. Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
14. Operate buses and other vehicles as needed.
15. Work irregular hours as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.

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 buses and other 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. Exposed to dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel.

Attachment(s):

• Bus Mechanic.docx