Mechanic III, Transportation

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic III-Transportation is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, electronic/engine diagnostics and repairs to District fleet vehicles and equipment to include school buses, white fleet, trailers, light duty equipment, and generators. All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED from an accredited institution.
Minimum of four (4) years auto/heavy truck maintenance and repair experience
Pass and maintain a Texas Department of Public Safety school bus driver physical prior to employment and annually throughout employment
Obtain and maintain a CDL class A or B with "P" and "S" endorsements
Hold and maintain acceptable driving record (as defined by the Texas Department of Public Safety under the School Bus Driver Penalty Point System) annually throughout employment
Pass drug and alcohol testing as required under the federal Department of Transportation drug testing program to include pre-employment, random, post-accident, and all other types of drug and/or alcohol testing included under the program.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions
Expertise in electronic/engine diagnostics and repairs for fleet vehicles
Ability to work irregular hours as needed
Ability to drive a school bus safely

Nice To Haves

Minimum five+ (4+) years verifiable automotive/heavy-duty truck maintenance and repair experience
ASE Master Technician Certification
Medium Duty Truck and School Bus

Responsibilities

Perform all duties assigned and required of job level Mechanic II, plus assigned duties required of Mechanic III.
Work independently to diagnose and perform all levels of vehicle repair to include engine maintenance and overhaul (gas and diesel), transmission, power train, electrical, HVAC, brakes (hydraulic and air), and suspension.
Assist Shop Supervisors in implementing shop procedures and policies through example and instruction to others.
Demonstrate diagnostic potential on vehicles for the purpose of determining needed repairs and/or replacements while capable of performing these repairs and/or replacements and instructing others in the performance of the same. Including but not limited to, vehicle electrical systems, auto-bus air conditioning, brake systems (air, hydraulic, hydrovac) engine maintenance and overhaul (gas/diesel) automatic and standard transmissions, suspension and drive train components.
Perform preventative maintenance checks and analysis.
Perform facility cleaning/upkeep tasks to include fueling, trash collection, sweeping, mopping, stocking, etc. as required.
Respond to vehicle road calls and vehicle accidents as required/directed.
Perform additional “specialty” duties as assigned, including but not limited to, paint and body repair, vehicle tire maintenance and repair, diesel repair, transmission repair, etc.
Drive bus routes, in emergency situations, if needed.
Participate in annual industry-related professional development as required/directed.
Performs all other duties as assigned.