Bus Mechanic

Job Title:                   Bus Mechanic                              

Wage/Hour Status:  Non-Exempt

Reports to:                Director of Transportation            

Pay Grade:                Transportation 3

Dept./School:           Transportation 

Calendar:                  226 Days                            

Date Revised:            6/18/2025

Primary Purpose:

Perform major and minor mechanical repairs with minimal supervision to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Perform assigned work following established policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements or ability to obtain immediately

ASE and/or TASBT Certification preferred

Certified Texas Vehicle Safety Inspector and DOT Safety Inspector or ability to obtain

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine maintenance and repair

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

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

Ability to access and use printed service materials

Ability to operate bus

Ability to communicate effectively with others

Experience:

Two years experience as mechanic

Experience with diesel and gasoline engines

Major responsibilities:

Maintenance and Repairs

1. Perform major and minor mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and inspections on all district vehicles in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision.
2. Service vehicles according to established preventative maintenance schedule and maintain accurate, updated records of preventative maintenance.
3. Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
4. Do welding and minor body work.
5. Repair and/or replace tires, which involve the use of hand tools, air ratchets, tire balancing machine and tire mounting machine.
6. Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.
7. Demonstrate process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to mechanic helpers when applicable.
8. Perform preventive maintenance; including bleeding of air tanks, on shop equipment according to established schedules.

Safety:

1. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
2. Ensure shop, equipment, and tools are in safe operating condition.
3. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
4. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. 

Other

5. Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
6. Safely operate buses and other vehicles as needed in accordance with bus driver duties.
7. Maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Automotive diagnostic equipment; wheel balancing equipment; tire repairing equipment; small hand tools; power tools; welding torch; torque wrench; jack and lift equipment; computer and peripherals; 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; frequent climbing, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; moderate driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

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.