Mechanic Helper

Del Valle Independent School District Department of Transportation - Austin, Texas

Job : 5601244
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

Help mechanics repair and maintain all vehicles. Carry out assigned duties to ensure all vehicles and equipment are safely maintained.

• High school diploma or GED (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or Regional Accrediting Agency)
• Valid Texas driver’s license (B-CDL) with school bus and passenger endorsement
• Bus Driver Certification from TEA
• Must have a safe driving record verified by TEA Department of Public Safety (meets and maintains liability coverage eligibility)
• Shall be subject to testing for use of alcohol or controlled substance that violate law or federal regulations
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check; non‑refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee

Experience

Required:

Minimum of one (1) year experience in minor vehicle repair and maintenance

Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
• Ability to diagnose minor mechanical problems and perform repairs with supervision
• Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts
• Ability to operate a bus

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Proficiently and safely support the transportation department through mechanical assistance, maintenance, and vehicle operation.

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
  Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

• Perform mechanical repairs or work under supervision of a mechanic to repair or replace tires, bulbs, fluids and accessories.
• Disassemble simple components and clean parts for reassembly.
• Request parts and tools for mechanics as needed.
• Check fluid levels and replace oil, water, battery, and other fluids as needed.
• Help maintain accurate, updated records of preventive and routine maintenance.
• Inspect, repair, change, and rotate tires.
• Clean shop floors, stalls, driveways, tools, and equipment.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

• Operate buses and district vehicles as needed, including driving buses into shop area for work, driving routes and field trips.

• Attend any specified meetings or professional development to improve job performance.

• Shall comply with District policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Shall comply with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, or standards.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the administration.

• None

Telephone, two‑way radio, automotive diagnostic…