Fleet Maintenance Technician; Mechanic II

Position: Fleet Maintenance Technician (Mechanic II)
Job Title:

Fleet Maintenance Technician II Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt

Reports to:

Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Pay Grade: 261 Day Calendar

Dept. /School:
Transportation/Fleet Date Revised: 02/2017

Primary

Purpose:

Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all GCISD vehicles to ensure safety of students and employees.

Salary commensurate with experience

Qualifications:

Education/

Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Trade school, mechanical course, or equivalent highly desired

Preferred ASE or TASBT certification: minimum three in School Bus or HD Truck. Preferences are brakes, electrical, driveline, and steering/suspension, knowledge in diesel and alternative fuel system engine repair preferred.

Obtain class B CDL with Bus Endorsement, S, P, and Air Brake Endorsements within 90 days of employment, with acceptable driving record

DOT Drug Testing and Physical Exam

3+ years of vehicle maintenance experience is required

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret technical information

Ability to diagnose and resolve problems

Knowledge of school bus specifications and all applicable statutes

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair

* Perform and track preventive maintenance and inspections

* Respond to emergencies including after hours situations

* Operate school buses and/or district vehicles; operate tools/equipment used in maintaining them

* Perform light, medium and heavy duty diagnosis/repair/installation on gasoline and diesel engines:

Fuel and electrical systems

Suspension and steering

Drive train and transmission

Exhaust systems

Brakes

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning

Welding

Body work/ fabrication

* Must provide a basic set of tools

Other

* Continually upgrade skills/knowledge by study and attending training

* Communicate in a clear and friendly manner with drivers, keeping them updated on repairs to their vehicles and on best practices

* Maintain inventory of commonly used parts, tools, and first aid supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of materials and creating a safe and clean work environment

* Attend and participate in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required

* Assess incidents, accidents, potential emergencies

* Perform functions of a school bus driver as a backup for routes and field trips

* Perform road checks in bad weather and report to Director

* Prepare reports as required by Supervisor

* Orient new school bus drivers in the features and functioning of assigned buses for the purpose of promoting proper use of buses and longevity of district fleet

Safety

* Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure safe operating condition

* Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Use provided safety equipment at all times (respirator, eye protection, etc.)

* Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform lifting, climbing, etc.

* Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report to supervisor

* Handle fuel spills and other hazardous materials according to applicable laws and safety practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Computer, Hand tools, Power and air tools, Brake lathe, Tire balancer and mounting equipment

Acetylene torch, Welder, A/C recovery/recharging machine

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Shop, office, yard, vehicle environment, may require lifting of 20 to 50 lbs

Must work with a diversity of individuals

Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant stooping, kneeling,

crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity

Temperature extremes and conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness

Must work indoors and outdoors year-round, in and around dust, fumes and odors

Must work in noisy environments