Bus Mechanic - Transportation - 2026-2027 School Year

Job Title: Mechanic

Reports to: Shop Foreman

Dept/School: Transportation

Pay Grade : 05

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The 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

Ability to pass Drug and Alcohol Test

High School Diploma or GED

Two or more current ASE/TASBT Certifications preferred

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

Valid CDL-Class A or B with Air Brake, P and S endorsements or obtain in a timely

manner

Minimum Experience

Three 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:

Perform repairs on maintenance equipment and vehicles

Diagnose and repair district vehicles as needed

Maintain orderly and clean assigned shop bay and adjacent area

Maintain individual toolbox

Record repairs performed on vehicles, parts used, and time taken to make repairs

Operate all shop equipment as necessary

Promote safety and report all unsafe conditions

Work hours as assigned

Perform District-Mandated preventive maintenance on district vehicles as assigned

Change buses and route numbers if regularly assigned bus is out of service

Comply with safety regulations

Make road calls for disabled district vehicles when necessary

Perform minor body repair

Carry district cell phone and be on call for after hour field trips

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:

Required daily: 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

Requires the use of senses: Vision, touch and hearing are used constantly

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Operates school district vehicle daily: Must get in and out 10 to 20 times.

Any other reasonable request of the Director of Transportation or their designee.

Essential Functions

Standing Side Bending Overhead

Reaching Walking Bilateral

Use of Senses Lifting/Carrying Gross/Fine Manipulation Sitting Pushing/Pulling Stooping/Bending Lying on Back Kneeling/Squatting ForwardReaching Hand-eye-foot Coordination