Job Details

Mechanic

Job Posting ID: 351 Location(s): Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Job Type: Hourly - Annualized Posted Date: 11/21/2025 Deadline: Until Filled Pay: $20.42 - $24.61 Hours per Day: 8:00:00

Mechanic

Primary Purpose:

Maintain department vehicles at maximum efficiency. Accurately record all repairs, parts, and other services. Assist supervisors in accomplishing department goals.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• State vehicle inspection certification
• A valid Texas commercial driver's license with bus driver certification, preferred; (CDL will be required within 6 months of hire date)
• Negative mandatory OTETA test

• Interest, attitude, and ability to grow professionally
• Line-mechanic skills competency
• Pass annual TEA/DOT physical
• Acceptable driving/criminal history

• Maintains personal skills at the level required to perform major repairs on all department vehicles and vehicle components with little or no supervision
• Accurately performs major vehicle and component repairs as directed by the supervisor
• Performs periodic preventive maintenance inspections as directed by the supervisor
• Performs needed minor repairs and adjustments during periodic vehicle inspections and makes suggestions to the supervisor when major repairs are indicated by the inspection
• Accurately diagnoses mechanical problems
• Maintains a personal tool set commensurate with job requirements
• Attends required refresher workshops and safety meetings
• Maintains a clean, safe, and uncluttered workspace
• Replaces parts used from service truck inventories as soon as possible
• Minimize road-call down time by accurately diagnosing problems and performing needed repairs without delay
• Records all relevant information on repair orders in a readable fashion
• Assists drivers in the transfer of students to a relief bus and in getting the route back in service when justified by lengthy repairs
• Maintains personal qualifications for driving school buses and drive bus when needed
• Acts as substitute bus driver or monitor, when required
• Complies with directions and instructions from Supervisor and performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as may be assigned
• Maintains positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and others in the conduct of district business and demonstrates teamwork in daily activities
• Is prompt, timely, and thorough in completing assignments and attending to details accurately and efficiently
• Meets attendance standards and complies with notification procedures for absences
• Provides complete and accurate information in the conduct of district business
• Continued professional growth by attending workshops and classes
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
• Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned
• Other duties as assigned