Mechanic

Job Title:         Mechanic

Reports to:      Maintenance Supervisor                                    

Date Revised:  08/09/2015

Dept./School:  Transportation Services

Primary Purpose:

Perform major and minor mechanical repairs with minimum supervision to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles.  Perform assigned work following established policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine maintenance and repair
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
Ability to access and use printed service materials
Ability to communicate effectively with others

Experience:
One year experience as mechanic

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repairs

1. 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.
2. Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule and maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.
3. Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.
4. Do welding and minor body work.
5. Assign routine preventive maintenance tasks to mechanic helper and inspect completed work for quality.

Safety

1. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
2. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
3. Keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition and perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment according to established schedules.

Other

1. Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
2. Operate buses and other vehicles as needed.
3. Demonstrate commitment, dependability, and respect for other employees with regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule of availability.
4. All other duties as assigned.

Customer Care Skills

1. Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.
2. Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly.  Take reliable messages, and route to the appropriate staff.
3. Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude  of "going the extra mile" for others.
4. Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
5. Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.
    

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

Additional Job Information: Applying for this posting your name in a pool of applicants who wish to be considered for this position. All applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed. 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

FMLA regulations require all employers to post the updated FMLA notice.

LISD reserves the right to not fill positions if it is determined by the Superintendent to not be in the best interest of the district.