Mechanic, Transportation

Mechanic

Job Posting (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

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Interest, attitude, and ability to grow professionally

* Line-mechanic skills competency

* Pass annual TEA/DOT physical

* Acceptable driving/criminal history

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

* 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

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