Lead Bus Mechanic- Transportation- 2026-2027 School Year

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Technician is responsible for the performance of necessary repairs and upkeep of Tomball ISD district vehicles. The technician also works on projects assigned by the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor following established procedures. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

            Minimum Education/Certification

            High School Diploma or GED

            Current ASE/TASBT Master Technician Certified preferred

            Capable of obtaining and maintaining a Texas School Bus Driver Certification card Brake Certification

            Valid CDL-Class A or B with Air Brake, P and S endorsements

            Minimum Experience

            Five years mechanical experience

            Current training on auto/truck maintenance and repair systems

            Special Knowledge/Skills

            Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with minimal supervision

            Ability to operate all shop equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair

            Ability to utilize and understand diagnostic tools and information

            Other:

            Must provide own hand tools

            Successfully complete a criminal background check

            Successfully complete a motor vehicle record check

            Successfully complete a physical examination by a district appointed health professional

            Successfully complete pre-employment and subsequent random drug testing

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Perform repairs on maintenance equipment and vehicles
2. Assist Fleet Maintenance Supervisor in implementation of district policies and procedures
3. Diagnose and repair district vehicles as needed
4. Maintain orderly and clean assigned shop bay and adjacent area
5. Maintain individual tool box
6. Record repairs performed on vehicles, parts used and time taken to make repairs
7. Perform State Inspections on district owned diesel powered vehicles
8. Operate all shop equipment as necessary
9. Promote safety and report all unsafe conditions
10. Work hours as assigned
11. Perform District-Mandated preventive maintenance on district vehicles as assigned
12. Change buses and route numbers if regularly assigned bus is out of service
13. Comply with safety regulations
14. Make road calls for disabled district vehicles when necessary
15. Perform minor body repair
16. Carry pager/cell phone and be on call for after hour field trips
17. Ability to use fleet management software and assign work orders

EQUIPMENT USAGE:

Antifreeze recycler, fueling system, air compressors, refrigerant recycler, parts washing vat, tire changer, grinder, bus washer, radio, video cameras, scan tools, steam cleaner, welding machine, torch

WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

1. Requires on  a daily basis:  Standing 5-7 hours, walking for 1-4 hours, forward bending or stooping1-3 hours, trunk rotation up to one hour, sitting or lying on back 1-3 hours, squatting or kneeling 1-3 hours, climbing or crawling up to one hour
2. Requires the use of senses: Vision, touch and hearing are used constantly
3. Requires the use of hands and feet as follows: Bilateral hand/arm use from 3-7 hours per day, reaching from floor to 60 inches above floor while standing, reaching forward up to 36 inches for tools or parts, unilateral arm use both left and right up to 30 inches from the body, use of feet for driving and road testing issues.
4. Requires the use of hand power tools weighing from1-38 pounds, exertion of force by pushing or pulling on tools up to 80 pounds, occasional force on tools up to 145 pounds pulling on a ratchet, occasionally requires climbing and working on a ladder up to 12 feet off of the ground, occasionally requires working off of or standing on top of the roof of a school bus approximately 12 feet off the ground with an uneven surface.
5. Requires lifting and carrying as follows: Lifting, holding and using tools weighing up to 40 pounds, lifting and carrying parts up to 50 pounds up to 200 feet, lifting with assistance parts weighing up to 220 pounds.
6. Requires pushing and pulling as follows: Pushing and pulling open bus hoods approximately 70 pounds of force, pulling or pushing carts and wheels requiring approximately 100 pounds of force, pushing and pulling wrenches requiring up to 145 pounds of force.
7. Requires work in environments where exposure to: Vibration from the use of power tools, noise, artificial light, ambient (outdoor) temperatures that vary from extremely hot to very cold, dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, diesel fuel and chemical solvents.
8. Operates school district vehicle daily: Must get in and out frequently.
9. Any other reasonable request of the Director of Transportation or their designee.

Essential Functions

            Standing                                  Side Bending                          Overhead Reaching

            Walking                                   Bilateral Reaching                    Use of Senses

            Lifting/Carrying                         Gross/Fine Manipulation                                                    Sitting                                     Pushing/Pulling                                                                  Stooping/Bending                     Lying on Back

            Kneeling/Squatting                   Forward Reaching                                                              Hand-  eye-foot Coordination

Job Title:        Lead Mechanic

Reports to:      Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Dept/School:   Transportation

Pay Grade:         06