Mechanic Apprentice

Mechanic Apprentice

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Pay Grade: Auxiliary PG 3/260

Dept./School: Transportation

Date Revised: 09/18/2024

Primary Purpose

Help mechanics perform routine repairs and maintain all vehicles.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs with supervision

Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam

Ability to operate bus

Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions

Ability to communicate effectively with others

Experience: 2 years experience in minor vehicle repair and maintenance

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Maintenance and Repairs

1. Perform routine vehicle maintenance according to established preventative maintenance schedules and procedures and keep accurate, up-to-date records.

2. Perform routine mechanical repairs under supervision of a mechanic.

1. Disassemble simple components and clean parts for reassembly.
2. Assist mechanics with lifting and maneuvering heavy parts and components.
3. Requisition parts and tools as directed and pick up parts from vendors when required.
4. Clean shop floors, stalls, driveways, tools, and equipment.
5. Repair/replace seat covers as required.

1. Check fluid levels and replace oil, water, battery, and other fluids as needed.

Safety

Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to established safety procedures.

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

Other

1. Operate buses and vehicles as needed, including driving buses into the shop area for repairs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Wheel balancing equipment; tire repairing equipment; small hand tools; power tools; welding torch; torque wrench; jack and lift equipment; 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) as needed.

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.