Diesel Mechanic

Job Description Position: Diesel Mechanic Department: Transportation Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Immediate Supervisor: Director of Transportation Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual Starting Date: Immediately Location: Dickinson, Texas (Dickinson Independent School District Transportation) Position Type: Full-Time Position Summary Maintain district vehicles operating in a safe and economically acceptable manner to contribute to the educational process of students. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Acceptable driving record Pass Texas Department of Public Safety physical including drug and alcohol screening Acceptable criminal history check Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with P and S endorsements School bus certification Current DOT physical Ase certifications and TASBT certification (desired) Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to speak effectively to customers in small groups Ability to add/subtract two digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10's and 100's Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Five years experience as a diesel mechanic (desired) Major Responsibilities Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on district vehicles Complete tire repairs Maintain work area clean and orderly Diagnose and make mechanical repairs on district vehicles Diagnose and repair electrical problems Attend professional development as requested by the Fleet Manager Repair/rebuild brakes Perform tune-ups Maintain tool chest provided by the district Utilize the Automated Fleet Management System Obtain Annual State Inspection License (required within 90 days of employment) Perform troubleshooting and related repairs on district vehicles Maintain ability to diagnose, repair, rebuild and make necessary adjustments on all vehicle systems Maintain thorough knowledge and ability to repair components on all systems, including operating shop equipment Substitute as a Bus Driver or Monitor as needed Texas Railroad Commission certification (required within 180 days of employment) Other duties assigned by Shop Supervisor/Fleet Manager or Director of Transportation Physical Demands & Environmental Factors Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, controls, and talk or hear; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally sit; frequently squat, stoop or kneel; reach above head and forward; use hand strength to grasp tools; frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds; specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust Work near moving mechanical buses and equipment; frequently work with toxic or caustic chemicals (petroleum products, degreasers, gases fumes, and sprays); occasionally work in outside weather conditions and exposed to fumes or airborne particles; must meet deadlines with severe time constraints; noise level usually loud and occasionally Dress must be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards; visible body piercings (except earrings) not allowed Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated annually. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Shirley Miller, Director of Transportation Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Job Details Job ID: 5755479 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) #J-18808-Ljbffr