Mechanic I, Transportation

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JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 06/09/2025 CLOSING DATE: 06/30/2025 11:59 PM POSTING NUMBER: 00007213 LOCATION: Transportation POSITION TITLE: Mechanic I, Transportation

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Purpose: To maintain the District's transportation vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform minor mechanical repairs.

• Assist the Master Mechanic when needed.

• Inspect and service buses and school vehicles including the condition and safety of the following equipment:

• Tires

• Brakes

• Steering mechanism

• Battery, lights

• Windshield wipers, defrosters

• Windows

• Fire extinguisher

• Reflectors

• Door locks

• Instruments

• Fan belts, filters, etc.

• Change oil, filters, transmission fluid, tires, fix flats

• Repair seats

• Electronic systems and devices on district vehicles (GPS, camera, radio etc.)

• Use tools and equipment safely and properly.

• Correct unsafe conditions that may exist in the work area that could cause an accident. Any conditions that are not correctable by you are to be reported to the supervisor immediately.

• Know and practice the proper safety procedures in operating machinery and equipment as required for the job.

• Know and practice safety techniques in lifting, climbing, and performing other job duties.

• Attendance at work is an essential function.

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Experience:

• Experience in general mechanics preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid Texas driver's license/commercial driver's license
• Eligible for coverage under the District's vehicle insurance program

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to interpret and carry out instructions given
• Ability to read and understand instructions for transportation and safety procedures

OTHER INFORMATION:

Equipment Used: Air impact wrenches, tire tools, seat repair kit, tire changer and air jack. Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over), pushing, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, repeated bending, climbing, operation of motor vehicle, specific visual requirements (depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors), specific hearing requirement. Outside and inside; excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness and/or chilling; excessive noise (intermittent), constant noise, dust; silica, asbestos, etc.; fumes, smoke, or gases; solvents (degreasing agents), grease and oils, electrical energy, works around machinery with moving parts, works around moving objects or vehicles, working on ladders or scaffolding, unusual fatigue factors (long hours under the bus), working with hands in water, protracted or irregular hours of work.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

GROUP / GRADE: Wage/Hour Status: Hourly; Reports To: Director, Transportation; Date Revised: August 2019 SALARY: Pay Grade: 5 DAYS: START DATE: As set by the Board of Trustees