Assistant Mechanic - School Bus Maintenance (CDL-B)

TRANSPORTATION; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosper ISD Transportation is seeking an Assistant Mechanic to support district vehicle maintenance. You will perform minor repairs, assist senior mechanics, and help ensure buses and district vehicles operate safely and reliably.

Requirements include a Texas Class B CDL, one year of vehicle maintenance experience, and the ability to follow established maintenance procedures. The role involves lifting heavy parts, route coverage as needed, and working in indoor/outdoor shop environments.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas CDL Class B license.
• 2nd: One year experience in minor vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Able to pass alcohol and drug test.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to operate shop tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs or assist a mechanic to repair or replace tires, bulbs, and accessories.
• Disassemble simple components and clean parts for reassembly.
• Assist mechanics with lifting and maneuvering heavy parts.
• Request parts and tools for mechanics as needed.
• Check fluid levels and replace oil, water, batteries and other fluids as needed.
• Maintain updated records of preventive maintenance.
• Inspect, repair, change and rotate tires.
• Keep shop floors, stalls, driveways, tools and equipment clean.
• Operate tools and equipment according to safety procedures.
• Follow safety procedures and lift and climb as required.
• Report unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Diagnose minor mechanical problems

Tool operation

Heavy lifting

General maintenance

Read service materials

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Route coverage support

Education

Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B)

Tools

Wheel balancing equipment

Tire repairing equipment

Small hand tools

Drill

Drill press

Grinder

Air-powered tools

Torque wrench

Jack

Lift equipment

Job description

Prosper ISD Transportation is seeking an Assistant Mechanic to support district vehicle maintenance. You will perform minor repairs, assist senior mechanics, and help ensure buses and district vehicles operate safely and reliably.

Requirements include a Texas Class B CDL, one year of vehicle maintenance experience, and the ability to follow established maintenance procedures. The role involves lifting heavy parts, route coverage as needed, and working in indoor/outdoor shop environments.