2026-2027 Transportation Assistant Mechanic

Transportation Assistant Mechanic

Reports To: Shop Foreman, Director for Transportation

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Length Of Work Year: 260

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Range: $13.08 - $18.80 Minimum Maximum

Pay Grade: MT-06

Primary Purpose: To provide students and staff with safe transportation.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Must have a GED or High School Diploma
• Must have a commercial driver's license (CDL) and/or obtain the P and S endorsements
• Minimum 2 years working around diesel/gas engine mechanics
• Minimum 2 years working on electromechanical service shop environment

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrated ability of successful fulfillment of assigned responsibilities
• Must have basic knowledge of vehicle electrical systems
• Must be able to use a lap top computer for diagnostics
• Ability to lift and carry 45 lbs. without assistance

Major Responsibilities And Duties:

• Helps to service, repair, and keep in safe operating conditions all district vehicles.
• Assists the district transportation employees in checking the school vehicles they operate.
• Keeps records of repairs and schedules of maintenance required on buses and other transportation vehicles.
• Requisitions and orders, in prescribed manner, parts and supplies needed for repair of buses and other transportation vehicles.
• Learns proper safety procedures; to follow safety regulations in the performance of duties; and to report accidents immediately.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
• Performs bus driving assignments when necessary.
• Works overtime including Saturdays.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Director for Transportation.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:
• Strenuous walking, standing, and/or climbing
• Heavy lifting
• Exposure to dust, toxic chemicals and materials
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures

The Mission Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.