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Refugio Independent School District lists this Mechanic opportunity in refugio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mechanic
Perform major and minor mechanical repairs with minimal supervision to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Perform assigned work following established policies and procedures.
Job Title: Mechanic Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Superintendent Date Revised:
Dept./School: Transportation
Perform minor mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and inspections on all district vehicles in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision. Work with lead mechanic to complete major repairs. Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule and maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance. Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed. Do welding and minor body work. Assign routine preventive maintenance tasks to mechanic helper and inspect completed work for quality. Operate buses and other vehicles as needed. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition and perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment according to established schedules. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Tools/Equipment Used: Automotive diagnostic equipment; wheel balancing equipment; tire repairing equipment; small hand tools; power tools; welding torch; torque wrench; jack and lift equipment; computer and peripherals; school bus and district vehicles. Posture: Moderate standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Motion: Moderate walking, climbing; frequent grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; moderate driving. Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis. Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.
Worksite address
refugio, TX, 78377, US
Who can apply
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