Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Automotive Technician

Technician (26-27)
Waller Independent School District Transportation Department - Waller, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5936254

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Technician

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Shop Foreman

Pay Grade: TR 4- 6

Dept./School: Transportation

Revised: 7/31/2025

Annual Work Days: 261

Funding: Local

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Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED from an approved entity
• Acceptable driving record as specified by Texas Department of Public Safety for school bus drivers.
• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class
  
  B) with P and S endorsements
• Minimum of 6 Texas Association for School Bus Technicians (TASBT) certifications or 6 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (Automotive A1 – A8, Medium/Heavy Duty Truck T1-T6 or School Bus S1-S7) or must obtain and maintain TASBT and/or ASE within 18 months of employment.
• Certified Texas Vehicle Safety and/or DOT inspector license

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine repair
• Ability to diagnose electrical/electronic concerns and perform repairs with general supervision
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with general supervision
• Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to pass required bus driver safety training
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to operate bus
• Must have required tools or obtain them within 60 days of employment.

Technician I

Experience:

• Two years’ verifiable experience as technician

Technician II

Experience:

• Three years’ verifiable experience as technician
• Computer diagnostics for automotive and diesel

Technician III

Experience:

• Four years’ verifiable experience as technician
• Body shop experience required
• Computer diagnostics for automotive and diesel
• Ability to obtain a Class A driver’s license

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical, electrical and electronic problems in vehicles.
• Perform minor/major mechanical repairs.
• Assist technicians with evaluating mechanical, electrical, and electronic concerns.
• Access and utilize printed/electronic service/repair manuals.
• Do welding and minor body work.
• Service vehicles according to an established preventive maintenance schedule. Rotate and balance tires; change oil and filters; lubricate vehicle parts; inspect and replace hoses, belts, mirrors, lamps; and maintain all fluid levels.
• Maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.
• Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.
• Demonstrate process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to mechanic helpers.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including bleeding of air tanks, on shop equipment according to established schedules.

• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
• Help keep the shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.

• Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform…