Mechanic - Fleet/Vehicle - Flour Bluff INdependant School District
Corpus Christi, TX
About the Job
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Perform mechanical repairs to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Work on projects assigned, follow established procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with passenger and schoolbus endorsements
- ASE Certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with general supervision
- Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair
- Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts
- Ability to pass required bus driver safety training
- Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
- Acceptable driving record
- Ability to operate bus
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Equipment Used:
Automotive diagnostic equipment, wheel balancing equipment, tire repairing equipment, small hand tools, drills, drill press, grinder, air-powered tools, welding torch, torque wrench, jacks, and lift equipment. School bus and district vehicles.
Working Conditions. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:
Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts. Exposed to dampness and humidity, loud noises, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Maintenance and Repairs:
- Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Perform mechanical repairs.
- Do welding and minor bodywork.
- Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule.
- Rotate and balance tires; change oil and filters; lubricate vehicle parts; inspect and replace hoses, belts, mirrors, lamps; and maintain all fluid levels.
- Maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.
- Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.
- Demonstrate process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to mechanic helpers.
- Perform preventive maintenance, including bleeding of air tanks, on shop equipment according to established schedules.
Safety:
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
- Help keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
Other:
- Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Operate buses and other vehicles as needed.
- Work irregular hours as needed.
- Maintain good working communications with co-workers and other staff members.
- Maintain good attitude in difficult situations.
- Help maintain cohesiveness among employees.
- Perform duties in a timely and organized manner.
- Project a professional image through demeanor and dress.
- Comply with Maintenance/Transportation Department policies and procedures.
- Comply with policies and procedures as outlined in employee handbook and addendum.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Adheres to proper channels when communicating ideas, problems, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Professionalism
Adheres to ethical and legal standards:
- Follows ethical standards of the B.E.C. State of Texas “Code of Ethics” and “Standard Practices for Texas Educators”. (Entire copy in Employee Handbook)
- Complies with standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, colleagues, school officials, parents, and community members. Maintains the dignity of the professional; respect and obey the law, demonstrate personal integrity and exemplify honest.
- Exemplifies ethical relations with colleagues; extends just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession.
- Measures success by the progress of each student toward realization of his or her potential as an effective citizen.
- Cooperates with parents and others to improve the public schools of the community.
- Adheres to F.B.I.S.D. “Hornet Points of Pride” professional district standards. (Entire copy in Employee Handbook)
- Utilizes district procedures to resolve concerns.
- Maintains positive working relationships with others by:
- BEING TRUTHFUL… about our District and fellow Employees
- BEING RESPECTFUL… of fellow Employees
- SEEKING SOLUTIONS…for our District and fellow Employees
- BEING FAIR, EQUITABLE AND TOLERANT…of differences among individuals both in our actions for the District and toward our fellow Employees
- SUPPORTING OUR DISTRICT
- GROWING PROFESSIONALLY
Calendar Days: 260