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 and Duties:

• 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.