About this opportunity
Tomball ISD lists this Lead Bus Mechanic- Transportation- School Year opportunity in tomball, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Technician is responsible for the performance of necessary repairs and upkeep of Tomball ISD district vehicles. The technician also works on projects assigned by the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor following established procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification
High School Diploma or GED
Current ASE/TASBT Master Technician Certified preferred
Capable of obtaining and maintaining a Texas School Bus Driver Certification card Brake Certification
Valid CDL-Class A or B with Air Brake, P and S endorsements
Minimum Experience
Five years mechanical experience
Current training on auto/truck maintenance and repair systems
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with minimal supervision
Ability to operate all shop equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair
Ability to utilize and understand diagnostic tools and information
Other:
Must provide own hand tools
Successfully complete a criminal background check
Successfully complete a motor vehicle record check
Successfully complete a physical examination by a district appointed health professional
Successfully complete pre-employment and subsequent random drug testing
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Perform repairs on maintenance equipment and vehicles
Assist Fleet Maintenance Supervisor in implementation of district policies and procedures
Diagnose and repair district vehicles as needed
Maintain orderly and clean assigned shop bay and adjacent area
Maintain individual tool box
Record repairs performed on vehicles, parts used and time taken to make repairs
Perform State Inspections on district owned diesel powered vehicles
Operate all shop equipment as necessary
Promote safety and report all unsafe conditions
Work hours as assigned
Perform District-Mandated preventive maintenance on district vehicles as assigned
Change buses and route numbers if regularly assigned bus is out of service
Comply with safety regulations
Make road calls for disabled district vehicles when necessary
Perform minor body repair
Carry pager/cell phone and be on call for after hour field trips
Ability to use fleet management software and assign work orders
EQUIPMENT USAGE:
Antifreeze recycler, fueling system, air compressors, refrigerant recycler, parts washing vat, tire changer, grinder, bus washer, radio, video cameras, scan tools, steam cleaner, welding machine, torch
WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Requires on a daily basis: Standing 5-7 hours, walking for 1-4 hours, forward bending or stooping1-3 hours, trunk rotation up to one hour, sitting or lying on back 1-3 hours, squatting or kneeling 1-3 hours, climbing or crawling up to one hour
Requires the use of senses: Vision, touch and hearing are used constantly
Requires the use of hands and feet as follows: Bilateral hand/arm use from 3-7 hours per day, reaching from floor to 60 inches above floor while standing, reaching forward up to 36 inches for tools or parts, unilateral arm use both left and right up to 30 inches from the body, use of feet for driving and road testing issues.
Requires the use of hand power tools weighing from1-38 pounds, exertion of force by pushing or pulling on tools up to 80 pounds, occasional force on tools up to 145 pounds pulling on a ratchet, occasionally requires climbing and working on a ladder up to 12 feet off of the ground, occasionally requires working off of or standing on top of the roof of a school bus approximately 12 feet off the ground with an uneven surface.
Requires lifting and carrying as follows: Lifting, holding and using tools weighing up to 40 pounds, lifting and carrying parts up to 50 pounds up to 200 feet, lifting with assistance parts weighing up to 220 pounds.
Requires pushing and pulling as follows: Pushing and pulling open bus hoods approximately 70 pounds of force, pulling or pushing carts and wheels requiring approximately 100 pounds of force, pushing and pulling wrenches requiring up to 145 pounds of force.
Requires work in environments where exposure to: Vibration from the use of power tools, noise, artificial light, ambient (outdoor) temperatures that vary from extremely hot to very cold, dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, diesel fuel and chemical solvents.
Operates school district vehicle daily: Must get in and out frequently.
Any other reasonable request of the Director of Transportation or their designee.
Essential Functions
Standing Side Bending Overhead Reaching
Walking Bilateral Reaching Use of Senses
Lifting/Carrying Gross/Fine Manipulation Sitting Pushing/Pulling Stooping/Bending Lying on Back
Kneeling/Squatting Forward Reaching Hand- eye-foot Coordination
Job Title: Lead Mechanic
Reports to: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Dept/School: Transportation
Pay Grade : 06
Worksite address
tomball, TX, 77735, US
Who can apply
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