Mechanic II, Transportation

Days Per Year: 260

MIN: $21.50

MID: $25.29

JOB TITLE/DEPARTMENT: Mechanic II

Transportation

REPORTS TO: Shop Supervisor

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

PAY GRADE: Aux 8

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Mechanic II-Transportation is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to District fleet vehicles and equipment, including school buses, white fleet, trailers, light duty equipment, and generators. These duties are performed with minimal supervision.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School graduate or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years auto/truck maintenance and repair experience.

Ongoing and/or Annual Requirements:

• Pass and maintain a Texas Department of Public Safety school bus driver physical prior to employment and annually throughout employment
• Obtain and maintain a CDL class A or B with "P" and "S" endorsements
• Hold and maintain acceptable driving record (as defined by the Texas Department of Public Safety under the School Bus Driver Penalty Point System) annually throughout employment
• Pass drug and alcohol testing as required under the federal Department of Transportation drug testing program to include pre-employment, random, post-accident, and all other types of drug and/or alcohol testing included under the program.

Preferred:

• Minimum of two (2) ASE Automotive Certifications (Diesel Engine, and one other from the ASE Medium/Heavy Duty Truck or School Bus tests)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to follow verbal and written directions
• Expertise in working on engines, transmissions, and hydraulics
• Ability to work irregular hours as needed
• Ability to drive a school bus safely

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Perform all duties assigned and required of job level Mechanic I, plus assigned duties required of Mechanic II.
• Work with minimal supervision and independently to complete assigned tasks, including assisting other mechanics.
• Assist technicians with vehicle repairs.
• Perform vehicle repairs, including safety equipment, lights, tires, glass, seats, electrical accessories.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks and analysis.
• Perform facility cleaning/upkeep tasks to include fueling, trash collection, sweeping, mopping, stocking, etc. as required.
• Assist with vehicle road calls and vehicle accidents as required/directed.
• Drive bus routes, in emergency situations, if needed.
• Participate in annual industry-related professional development as required/directed
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions required the following physical demands: Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts; work in various temperature and weather conditions; and to walk, stand, climb, carry, stoop, bend, kneel, and reach. Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts. Exposed to dampness and humidity, chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel. Environmental Conditions: Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot and cold) and vehicle fumes.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.