Bus Mechanic - Transportation - 2024-2025 School Year

Job Title:         Mechanic

Reports to:      Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Dept/School:   Transportation

Pay Grade:         05

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The technician is responsible for the performance of necessary repairs and upkeep of Tomball ISD district vehicles.  The technician also works on projects assigned by the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor following established procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

            Minimum Education/Certification

            Ability to pass Drug and Alcohol Test

            High School Diploma or GED

            Two or more current ASE/TASBT Certifications preferred

            Capable of obtaining and maintaining a Texas School Bus Driver Certification card

            Valid CDL-Class A or B with Air Brake, P and S endorsements or obtain in a timely   

            manner

            Minimum Experience

            Three years mechanical experience

            Current training on auto/truck maintenance and repair systems

            Special Knowledge/Skills

            Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with minimal

            supervision

            Ability to operate all shop equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair

            Ability to utilize and understand diagnostic tools and information

            Other:

            Must provide own hand tools

            Successfully complete a criminal background check

            Successfully complete a motor vehicle record check

            Successfully complete a physical examination by a district appointed health 

            professional

            Successfully complete pre-employment and subsequent random drug testing

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Perform repairs on maintenance equipment and vehicles
2. Diagnose and repair district vehicles as needed
3. Maintain orderly and clean assigned shop bay and adjacent area
4. Maintain individual toolbox
5. Record repairs performed on vehicles, parts used, and time taken to make repairs
6. Operate all shop equipment as necessary
7. Promote safety and report all unsafe conditions
8. Work hours as assigned
9. Perform District-Mandated preventive maintenance on district vehicles as assigned
10. Change buses and route numbers if regularly assigned bus is out of service
11. Comply with safety regulations
12. Make road calls for disabled district vehicles when necessary
13. Perform minor body repair
14. Carry district cell phone and be on call for after hour field trips

EQUIPMENT USAGE:

Antifreeze recycler, fueling system, air compressors, refrigerant recycler, parts washing vat, tire changer, grinder, bus washer, radio, video cameras, scan tools, steam cleaner, welding machine, torch

WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

1. Required daily: Standing 5-7 hours, walking for 1-4 hours, forward bending or stooping1-3 hours, trunk rotation up to one hour, sitting or lying on back 1-3 hours, squatting or kneeling 1-3 hours, climbing or crawling up to one hour
2. Requires the use of senses: Vision, touch and hearing are used constantly
3. Requires the use of hands and feet as follows: Bilateral hand/arm use from 3-7 hours per day, reaching from floor to 60 inches above floor while standing, reaching forward up to 36 inches for tools or parts, unilateral arm use both left and right up to 30 inches from the body, use of feet for driving and road-testing issues.
4. Requires the use of hand power tools weighing from1-38 pounds, exertion of force by pushing or pulling on tools up to 80 pounds, occasional force on tools up to 145 pounds pulling on a ratchet, occasionally requires climbing and working on a ladder up to 12 feet off of the ground, occasionally requires working off of or standing on top of the roof of a school bus approximately 12 feet off the ground with an uneven surface.
5. Requires lifting and carrying as follows: Lifting, holding and using tools weighing up to 40 pounds, lifting and carrying parts up to 50 pounds up to 200 feet, lifting with assistance parts weighing up to 220 pounds.
6. Requires pushing and pulling as follows: Pushing and pulling open bus hoods approximately 70 pounds of force, pulling or pushing carts and wheels requiring approximately 100 pounds of force, pushing and pulling wrenches requiring up to 145 pounds of force.
7. Requires work in environments where exposure to: Vibration from the use of power tools, noise, artificial light, ambient (outdoor) temperatures that vary from extremely hot to very cold, dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, diesel fuel and chemical solvents.
8. Operates school district vehicle daily: Must get in and out 10 to 20 times.
9. Any other reasonable request of the Director of Transportation or their designee.

Essential Functions

            Standing                            Side Bending                            Overhead       

            Reaching                             Walking                                   Bilateral

            Use of Senses                      Lifting/Carrying                     Gross/Fine Manipulation              Sitting                                 Pushing/Pulling                     Stooping/Bending                     Lying on Back                       Kneeling/Squatting              ForwardReaching         Hand-eye-foot Coordination

Salary : $23