Diesel Mechanic

Dickinson Independent School District • Dickinson, TX

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Maintain district vehicles operating in a safe and economically acceptable manner to contribute to the educational process of students.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Possess an acceptable driving record
• Pass the Texas Department of Public Safety physical including drug and alcohol screening
• Possess an acceptable criminal history check
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with “P” and “S” endorsements
• Obtain school bus certification
• Maintain a current DOT physical
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively to customers in small groups
• Ability to add/subtract two digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10's and 100's
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Nice To Haves

• ASE certifications, TASBT certification (desired)
• Five years experience as a diesel mechanic (desired)

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on district vehicles
• Complete tire repairs
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
• Diagnose and make mechanical repairs on district vehicles
• Diagnose and repair electrical problems
• Attend professional development as requested by the Fleet Manager
• Repair/rebuild brakes
• Perform tune-ups
• Maintain tool chest provided by the district
• Utilize the Automated Fleet Management System
• Obtain Annual State Inspection License (required within 90 days of employment)
• Perform troubleshooting and related repairs on district vehicles
• Maintain the ability to diagnose, repair, rebuild and make necessary adjustments on all vehicle systems
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and ability to repair components on all systems, including the ability to operate shop equipment
• Substitute as a Bus Driver or Monitor as needed
• Texas Railroad Commission certification (required within 180 days of employment)
• Other duties assigned by Shop Supervisor/Fleet Manager or Director of Transportation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED