Senior Mechanic

Katy ISD • Houston, TX

5d

About The Position

Make mechanical repairs to the district’s fleet while providing support in the daily requirements of the transportation department. Safely drive students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the Transportation Department. Safely transport students and staff to and from district sanctioned activities. Always act in the best interest of the district, the students and the community.

Requirements

• College hours, high school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements
• School Bus Driver Certification or able to obtain with six months of hire date
• Five years mechanical experience in vehicle repair and/or other related experience
• Able to understand and execute verbal and written orders and to work productively without continual supervision
• Pass annual physical in accordance with state law
• Negative result on drug and/or alcohol tests administered as pre-employment, random, post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis, in accordance with federal law and district policy
• Able to read and interpret maps and routes
• Able to climb in and out of all school bus emergency exits
• Tools of the trade to be provided by employee

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in vehicle repair; ASE certification (preferred)
• Formal training in vehicle repair (preferred)
• Proficient in the use of personal computer (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Able to diagnose mechanical and electrical air conditioning problems and effect repair.
• Overhaul engines (gasoline and diesel), transmissions, brakes (mechanical and air), front ends and rear ends.
• Able to remove, repair starters, alternators, carburetors, fuel pumps, injectors, etc.
• Tune and analyze engines, i.e., proficient in the use of exhaust and engine analyzers.
• Responsible for the upkeep, repair, replacement and protection of personal tools. Certain large tools and equipment are supplied by the district.
• Operate any Katy ISD school bus and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner while following all traffic laws, district policies, district regulations and Transportation Department regulations.
• Maintain proficiency with upgraded fleet vehicles.
• After-hours and weekend work may be necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees