Fleet Specialist III (260 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Fleet Specialist III (260 Days) to maintain district vehicles according to a preventive maintenance schedule. The role requires diagnosing and repairing a range of mechanical issues, maintaining precise maintenance records, and ensuring safety standards across the shop.

The candidate should hold a High School Diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of auto/truck maintenance, and a Texas CDL with P/S endorsements or obtain within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency) required.
• Minimum three (3) years auto/truck maintenance and repair experience.
• Meet TEA qualifications for school bus drivers or obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Possess a current Texas Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License, with “P” and “S” endorsements or obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Must be able to drive a vehicle with airbrakes.
• Minimum of four (4) ASE Automotive Certifications (Automotive A1-A-8 or Medium/Heavy Duty Truck T1-T6, or School Bus S1-S7) or TASBT equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Service vehicles according to preventive maintenance schedule.
• Rotate and balance tires, change oil and filters, lubricate and inspect hoses, belts, lamps and fluid levels.
• Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Operate tools, equipment and machinery safely and according to procedures.
• Diagnose mechanical problems of vehicles and perform repairs when needed.

Skills

ASE Certifications

Vehicle Diagnostics

Safety Compliance

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Service Maxx

Cummins In-site

Mercedes diagnostics

Detroit Diesel

Alison docs

Job description

Job Description - Fleet Specialist III (260 Days) (RTP20260408-022)

Job Description

Fleet Specialist III (260 Days) - ( RTP20260408-022 )

Description

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule.
• Rotate and balance tires, change oil and filters, lubricate vehicle parts, inspect and replace hoses, belts, mirrors, lamps, and maintain all fluid levels.
• Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of preventive maintenance.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and services.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems of vehicles.
• Promotes high standards of safety and acceptable housekeeping methods in all working areas.
• Performs mechanical duties such as a general mechanics functions and recognition and repair of all safety equipment.
• Operate engine hoist and forklift as required.
• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency) required
• Minimum three (3) years auto/truck maintenance and repair experience
• Meet TEA qualifications for school bus driversor obtain within 6 months of employment
• Posses and maintain proper bus driving certificationor obtain within 6 months of employment
• Possess a current Texas Class “A” or “B” Commercial Driver’s License, with “P” and “S” endorsementsor obtain within 6 months of employment
• Must be able to drive a vehicle with airbreaks
• Knowledge of school bus/automotive mechanical components
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred
• Ability to work shifts as needed.
• Ability to use time wisely to ensure proficient and effective operations
• Minimum of four (4) ASE Automotive Certifications (Automotive A1-A-8 or Medium/Heavy Duty Truck T1-T6, or School Bus S1-S7) or obtain ASE certifications within 18 months of 18 months of employment, or TASBT Texas Association of School bus Technicians equivalent.
• Possess and maintan airbreak certification
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and effectively perform repairs for all vehicles. This will include removal/replacement of engines, fuel systems, electrical, and diagnose transmissions (RR)
• Knowledge of Service Maxx, Diamond Logic builder, Cummins In-site, Mercedes, Detroit, and Alison doc programs
• After treatment systems including EGR Valves EGR Coolers, SCR, DPF. DOC and Injector Diagnostics
• Turbo Chargers-Cylinder Cutout test-Leak down test-High Pressure pump test-ICP & IPR
• Ability to diagnose minor mechanical problems and perform repairs without supervision
• Ability to operate tools and equipment involved in vehicle repair
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts
• Acceptable communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
• Ability to pass required bus driver safety training