Diesel Mechanic

Bandera ISD Transportation Department is looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to join the BISD Transportation Team. Start Date: Immediate Reports to: Director of Transportation Primary Purpose: Perform mechanical repairs/replacements to ensure proper fleet performance and safety of district vehicles. Completed scheduled maintenance and projects as assigned based upon established required procedures.

Qualifications

Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (Class B) w/School Bus Transport & Passenger Vehicle (S, P) endorsements. If applicant does not currently hold a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License with the required endorsement, the Superintendent may authorize a grace period to extend no longer than the 6th month of employment before the applicant must have the required licensing.

State of Texas School Bus Certification If the applicant doe not possess the required certification, the Superintendent may authorize a grace period to extend no longer than the 6th month of employment before the applicant must have the required licensing. *** Failure to comply with required district Licensing and Certifications deadlines will result In the school district terminating employment based upon hiring requirements not being met in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge/Skills: Ability to pass alcohol and drug test Acceptable driving record Ability to diagnose fleet mechanical problems and perform necessary repairs with necessary supervision Ability to operate necessary tools and equipment in volved in fleet repair Ability to pass required bus driver safety training Ability to operate a school bus and other fleet vehicles Ability to lift heavy objects (ex: mechanical parts, equipment, etc.)

Ability to operate a forklift Experience: At least one (1) year experience in diesel mechanics is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repairs of district fleet vehicles Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical, electrical, and emissions problems in vehicles Perform and complete mechanical repairs as necessary (repair/replace) Welding and Cutting (Stick/MIG/TIG/Oxyacetylene) Minor body work Fleet service according to periodic preventative maintenance schedules Complete preventative maintenance on shop equipment Maintain accurate/updated records of all maintenance/repairs Vehicle inspection to insure safe operating conditions of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights.

Safety Safely operate tools, equipment, and machinery Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties Correct unsafe conditions and report any unsafe conditions to the Director of Transportation Other Maintain accurate records of time and materials Operate buses and other vehicles as needed Work irregular hours as needed Working Conditions Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching is required Work may be outside or inside of facilities Possible exposure to elements of weather Interested applicants should contact Mr.

Billy Biedermann, BISD Transportation DIrector, at bbiedermann@banderaisd2.net for additional information.