Lead Transportation Mechanic: Diesel & Bus Maintenance

Young World Physical Education; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemented Employee Medical Coverage

Life Insurance Policy

TRS Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid leave

Job summary

Bay City Independent School District Transportation Department in Bay City, Texas seeks a Transportation Mechanic to lead vehicle mechanics and assistants, performing major repairs and preventive maintenance on district vehicles to ensure safety and reliability. Immediate start; nonprofit benefits described below.

The role requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements and prior mechanic experience, with duties including supervising work, data records, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Experience as a mechanic.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs independently.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and physical exam.
• Ability to access and use service materials.
• Ability to operate bus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on all district vehicles.
• Rebuild, replace, or repair major vehicle components, assemblies, and systems including engines, transmissions, suspensions, electrical, and cooling systems.
• Estimate time and materials required to perform major repairs.
• Assign work to vehicle mechanics and mechanic assistants and inspect completed work for quality.
• Help train mechanics and mechanic assistants.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• Keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition and perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of diesel and fuel?

Education

Texas CDL with P and S endorsements

Job description

Bay City Independent School District Transportation Department in Bay City, Texas seeks a Transportation Mechanic to lead vehicle mechanics and assistants, performing major repairs and preventive maintenance on district vehicles to ensure safety and reliability. Immediate start; nonprofit benefits described below.

The role requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements and prior mechanic experience, with duties including supervising work, data records, and safety compliance.