Mechanic Master

6 days ago

Missouri City, TX, United States Fort Bend ISD Full time
Job Overview

The Mechanic Master will perform mechanical work at the master level of difficulty on district's yellow and white fleet vehicles in accordance with prescribed preventive maintenance schedules with emphasis on safety, cost control, and responsiveness to operational needs in order to provide safe, efficient, and reliable transportation with well maintained vehicles.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operation
  • Performs skilled routine mechanical work on school buses and white fleet vehicles in accordance to established preventive maintenance schedules
  • Maintain, repair, overhaul, and/or replace diesel and/or gasoline engines, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and air brake systems, power steering systems, ignition and electrical systems, computer and electronic control systems, air conditioning and heating systems; perform tune-ups, suspension and drive train components
  • Proficiently diagnose fleet vehicle issues to determine the problems through the usage of diagnostic equipment, inspection and road testing
  • Respond to service calls, operate a wrecker and tow broken down vehicles
  • Operate cutting and welding equipment as required
  • Assigned On-Call rotation during evenings and weekends
  • Drive a school bus as a substitute when required
Administrative
  • Conduct vehicle inspections as required by the state and issue certified vehicle safe inspector decals
  • Comply with all shop rules and safety measures
  • Perform general housekeeping duties by keeping shop area clean, safe and orderly
  • Complete work orders, prepare routine reports, and maintain files utilizing fleet vehicle maintenance software
  • Communicate with Parts Department on needed parts, materials and supplies for vehicle repairs
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • None


Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Texas CDL Driver's License, Class A or B, with P and S endorsements Or must be obtained within 120 days of hire date
  • Pass an Annual Physical (DOT) Department of Transportation
  • Texas School Bus Driver Certification or obtain within 120 days
  • Certification HFC - 134A or must be able to obtain within 1 year of hire date
  • Valid Texas Vehicle Inspector's Certificate or must be obtained within one year of hire date
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a skilled mechanic in the maintenance and repair of light, medium, and heavy duty automotive equipment, including experience in the repair of gasoline and diesel engines, air conditioning systems and hydraulic systems
  • Working knowledge of the methods, tools, equipment and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty automotive equipment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
  • Demonstrated skill in the use of tools and equipment pertinent to the trade
  • Ability to follow oral and written instruction, and to communicate clearly and concisely and maintain good interpersonal relationships
  • Ability to diagnose and repair both routine and the more complex problems on all types of automotive vehicles and components
  • Ability to operate equipment and tools associated with the trade
  • Ability to operate a computer, keep routine records and prepare routine reports
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines; Experience with alternative fuels preferred
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information
  • Work inside/outside in temperature extremes, slippery surfaces, noise , chemical exposure ( fumes, vapor, gases, dust, smoke, etc.). Work around moving machinery and moving parts, moving objects or moving vehicles. Due to nature of the position, being available after hours, weekends, and holidays is required. "On Call" situations to be expected.

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