Fleet Maintenance Technician (Mechanic II)

Fleet Maintenance Technician II

Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all GCISD vehicles to ensure safety of students and employees.

Salary commensurate with experience

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Trade school, mechanical course, or equivalent highly desired

Preferred ASE or TASBT certification: minimum three in School Bus or HD Truck. Preferences are brakes, electrical, driveline, and steering/suspension, knowledge in diesel and alternative fuel system engine repair preferred.

Obtain class B CDL with Bus Endorsement, S, P, and Air Brake Endorsements within 90 days of employment, with acceptable driving record

DOT Drug Testing and Physical Exam

3+ years of vehicle maintenance experience is required

Ability to read and interpret technical information

Ability to diagnose and resolve problems

Knowledge of school bus specifications and all applicable statutes

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintenance and Repair:

1. Perform and track preventive maintenance and inspections
2. Respond to emergencies including after hours situations
3. Operate school buses and/or district vehicles; operate tools/equipment used in maintaining them
4. Perform light, medium and heavy duty diagnosis/repair/installation on gasoline and diesel engines:
• Fuel and electrical systems
• Suspension and steering
• Drive train and transmission
• Exhaust systems
• Brakes
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
• Welding
• Body work/ fabrication
5. Must provide a basic set of tools

Other:

1. Continually upgrade skills/knowledge by study and attending training
2. Communicate in a clear and friendly manner with drivers, keeping them updated on repairs to their vehicles and on best practices
3. Maintain inventory of commonly used parts, tools, and first aid supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of materials and creating a safe and clean work environment
4. Attend and participate in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required
5. Assess incidents, accidents, potential emergencies
6. Perform functions of a school bus driver as a backup for routes and field trips
7. Perform road checks in bad weather and report to Director
8. Prepare reports as required by Supervisor
9. Orient new school bus drivers in the features and functioning of assigned buses for the purpose of promoting proper use of buses and longevity of district fleet

Safety:

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure safe operating condition
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. Use provided safety equipment at all times (respirator, eye protection, etc.)
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report to supervisor
• Handle fuel spills and other hazardous materials according to applicable laws and safety practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: Computer, Hand tools, Power and air tools, Brake lathe, Tire balancer and mounting equipment Acetylene torch, Welder, A/C recovery/recharging machine

Working Conditions:

Shop, office, yard, vehicle environment, may require lifting of 20 to 50 lbs

Must work with a diversity of individuals

Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity

Temperature extremes and conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness

Must work indoors and outdoors year-round, in and around dust, fumes and odors

Must work in noisy environments