Technician - Transportation

**Job Title**:Technician - Transportation
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**Wage/Hour Status**:Nonexempt
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**Reports to**:Shop Foreman
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**Pay Grade**:Auxiliary, PG 3-5
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**Dept./School**:Transportation
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**Revised**: 5/16/24
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**Annual Work Days**:261
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**Primary Purpose**:Perform mechanical repairs to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Work on projects assigned, follow established procedures.**:***

**Qualifications**:***

**TECHNICIAN I**

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**Education/Certification**:
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- High school diploma or GED from an approved entity
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- Acceptable driving record as specified by Texas Department of Public Safety for school bus drivers.
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- Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with P and S endorsements
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- Minimum of 6 Texas Association for School Bus Technicians (TASBT) certifications or 6 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (Automotive A1 - A8, Medium/Heavy Duty Truck T1-T6 or School Bus S1-S7) or must obtain and maintain TASBT and/or ASE within 18 months of employment.
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- Certified Texas Vehicle Safety and/or DOT inspector license preferred
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**Experience**:
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- Two years’ verifiable experience as technician**TECHNICIAN II**

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**Education/Certification**:
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- High school diploma or GED from an approved entity
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- Acceptable driving record as specified by Texas Department of Public Safety for school bus drivers.
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- Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with P and S endorsements
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- Minimum of 6 Texas Association for School Bus Technicians (TASBT) certifications or 6 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (Automotive A1 - A8, Medium/Heavy Duty Truck T1-T6 or School Bus S1-S7) or must obtain and maintain TASBT and/or ASE within 18 months of employment.
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- Certified Texas Vehicle Safety and/or DOT inspector license
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**Experience**:
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- Three years’ verifiable experience as technician
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- Computer diagnostics for automotive and diesel**TECHNICIAN III**

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**Education/Certification**:
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- High school diploma or GED from an approved entity
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- Acceptable driving record as specified by Texas Department of Public Safety for school bus drivers.
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- Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B) with P and S endorsements
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- Ability to obtain a Class A driver’s license
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- Minimum of 6 Texas Association for School Bus Technicians (TASBT) certifications or 6 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (Automotive A1 - A8, Medium/Heavy Duty Truck T1-T6 or School Bus S1-S7) or must obtain and maintain TASBT and/or ASE within 18 months of employment.
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- Certified Texas Vehicle Safety and/or DOT inspector license
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**Experience**:
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- Four years’ verifiable experience as technician
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- Body shop experience preferred
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- Computer diagnostics for automotive and diesel**Special Knowledge/Skills**:
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- Advanced knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine repair
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- Ability to diagnose electrical/electronic concerns and perform repairs with general supervision
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- Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with general supervision
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- Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair
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- Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts
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- Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
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- Ability to pass required bus driver safety training
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- Acceptable driving record
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- Ability to operate bus
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**Major Responsibilities and Duties**:***
**Maintenance and Repairs**:***
- Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical, electrical and electronic problems in vehicles.

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- Perform minor/major mechanical repairs.

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- Assist technicians with evaluating mechanical, electrical, and electronic concerns.

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- Access and utilize printed/electronic service/repair manuals.

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- Do welding and minor body work.

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- Service vehicles according to an established preventive maintenance schedule. Rotate and balance tires; change oil and filters; lubricate vehicle parts; inspect and replace hoses, belts, mirrors, lamps; and maintain all fluid levels.

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- Maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.

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- Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.

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- Demonstrate process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to mechanic helpers.

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- Perform preventive maintenance, including bleeding of air tanks, on shop equipment according to established schedules.

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**Safety**:***
- Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.

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- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.

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- Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.

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- Help keep the shop, e