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Ingleside ISD (TX) - Ingleside, TX
posted 3 days ago
About the position
The Mechanic Assistant position is a nonexempt role that reports to the Shop Foreman within the Transportation department. The primary purpose of this role is to assist mechanics in performing routine repairs and maintenance on all vehicles. The position requires a clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. The Mechanic Assistant will be responsible for performing minor mechanical repairs under supervision, maintaining accurate records of vehicle maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols are followed in the workplace.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance according to established preventative maintenance schedules and procedures and keep accurate, up-to-date records.
- Perform routine mechanical repairs under supervision of a mechanic.
- Disassemble simple components and clean parts for reassembly.
- Assist mechanics with lifting and maneuvering heavy parts and components.
- Requisition parts and tools as directed and pick up parts from vendors when required.
- Clean shop floors, stalls, driveways, tools, and equipment.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Operate buses and vehicles as needed, including driving buses into shop area for repairs.
- Record use of gas and mileage for buses daily.
Requirements
- Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
- Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs with supervision.
- Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
- Ability to operate bus.
- Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- 1 year experience in minor vehicle repair and maintenance.
Benefits
- 5 State Days; 5 Local Days leave.
- Employer contributes $350 per month towards health insurance.
- Voluntary insurances available: Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 403b, etc.
- Basic Life Insurance: $10,000 Policy (provided by district).
