What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Maintenance Technician (Mechanic II) position at Grapevine-Colleyville ISD?
Job Title: Fleet Maintenance Technician II Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Pay Grade: 261 Day Calendar
Dept. /School: Transportation/Fleet Date Revised: 02/2017
Primary Purpose:
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:
Education/Experience:
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
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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
- Perform and track preventive maintenance and inspections
- Respond to emergencies including after hours situations
- Operate school buses and/or district vehicles; operate tools/equipment used in maintaining them
- 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
- Must provide a basic set of tools
Other
- Continually upgrade skills/knowledge by study and attending training
- Communicate in a clear and friendly manner with drivers, keeping them updated on repairs to their vehicles and on best practices
- 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
- Attend and participate in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required
- Assess incidents, accidents, potential emergencies
- Perform functions of a school bus driver as a backup for routes and field trips
- Perform road checks in bad weather and report to Director
- Prepare reports as required by Supervisor
- 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:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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