Diesel Mechanic

Location: Wharton

Position Type:
Transportation

Date Posted:
5/22/2025

Location:
District-Wide
Purpose of Position

Performs quality inspections and repairs to Wharton ISD operated vehicles. Communicates clearly, professionally and in a timely manner with employees. Represents WISD to its customers and the public in a professional, courteous, and serving manner. Works within theWISD Mission, Vision and inspects, diagnoses problems, repairs, and maintains mechanical, hydraulic, and values policy framework.

Primary Job Functions

Perform thorough and accurate Preventative Maintenance Inspections.

Follow company required schedules and complete all required Preventative Maintenance

Perform unscheduled maintenance as needed and directed by the supervisor.

Perform complex operations including engine, electrical, fuel systems, brakes, exhaust repairs, and field tests.

Perform emergency roadside services as needed.

Document repairs and parts on work orders completely and accurately.

Maintain tools and workplace so that shop conditions are neat and orderly.

The job may require on-call duty, extended hours, or weekend work.

Maintains and demonstrates a helpful, positive, and pleasant attitude towards coworkers and customers.

Secondary Job Functions

Performs the job functions of a driver when necessary.

Performs other related duties as directed. Essential Education, Knowledge, and Skills

Possesses comprehensive knowledge of diesel engines and/or internal combustion engines, automatic transmissions, air brakes, steering, and drive lines used by Gold Star Transit.

Possesses a working knowledge of the hand tools, mechanic tools, and test equipment utilized in the repair of diesel and/or internal combustion engines, and associated components.

Possesses a basic understanding of the theory of electricity and also be able to read and understand wiring diagrams.

Possesses the skills to read and apply the information learned in repair manuals

Possesses the knowledge regarding the operation and repair of air conditioning systems.

Holds a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with all appropriate endorsements and classifications, and all other required licenses and permits.

Possesses basic mathematics skills as it relates to the duties of this position.

Possesses the skills associated with the ability to diagnose engine and component malfunction.

Use of personal tools required.

Ability to pass a physical examination and drug test.

Working Conditions and Demands
Approximately 90% of work is indoors; drives vehicles for testing purposes and as replacements for vehicles that have broken down.
Hazardous equipment includes lathes, acetylene torches; moving parts in engines, burns from hot engines and parts, hot water and oil; chemicals such as cleaning solvents and solutions.
Exposure to exhaust and welding fumes, dust from brake lining parts and equipment during cleaning; and odors from diesel oil, torches.

Overall physical requirements:
Heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Requires individual to work well in a fast-paced environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.