Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Mesquite ISD; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD seeks an experienced transportation supervisor to oversee daily maintenance of the school bus fleet and coordinate inspections, repairs, road calls, and fueling documentation to ensure safe operations.

You will supervise mechanics, enforce safety procedures, and maintain accurate records while coordinating with the Fleet Manager and Dispatch to minimize downtime and keep buses ready for service.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher required.
• Texas Teacher Certificate required.
• Master Reading Teacher/Reading Specialist Certification preferred.
• Successful Completion of Reading Academy required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work of mechanics and helpers.
• Ensure safety, route needs, and preventive maintenance deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Schedule inspections and ensure deficiencies are fixed before service.
• Oversee road calls and fleet communications with Dispatch and leadership.
• Monitor telematics data to prioritize repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Fleet supervision

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Education

Master's Degree

Texas Teacher Certificate

Master Reading Teacher/Reading Specialist Certification

Reading Academy Certification

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Mesquite ISD

• Position Type:
  Auxiliary - Transportation/ Transportation

Pay Grade:9 ($30.19-$42.55 per hour)
Shift Type:Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To:Director - Transportation

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• Provides day-to-day supervision of the yellow-fleet maintenance team and coordinates inspections, repairs, road calls, maintenance records, and fueling-related documentation to support safe and reliable fleet operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree
• Texas Teacher Certificate
• Master Reading Teacher/Reading Specialist Certification (preferred)
• Successful Completion of Reading Academy

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Control the daily maintenance workflow and ensure repair quality is not sacrificed for speed.
• Work assignments, vehicle status, state inspections, road calls, and maintenance records must be current and accurate. Any vehicle with an unresolved safety concern must remain out of service until appropriately cleared.
• Advanced Fleet entries must accurately reflect the work performed and current vehicle status, with telematics information used appropriately to support diagnosis and maintenance prioritization

EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (Class B) with air brakes and passenger endorsement Must obtain within 3 months of Hire date and a (class A) within 6 months
• Texas Education Agency School Bus Driver Certificate
• State of Texas State Vehicle Inspector Certification within 2 months of Hire date
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a certified mechanic

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Coordinate the daily work of assigned mechanics and mechanic helpers and ensure work is prioritized according to safety, route needs, preventive maintenance deadlines, and vehicle availability.
• Assign repair work, monitor progress, verify workmanship, and communicate unresolved or high-impact issues to the Fleet Manager.
• Reinforce shop safety procedures, proper tool/equipment use, housekeeping, parts control, and professional standards.
• Conduct or coordinate required state inspections and ensure deficiencies are corrected before vehicles are returned to service.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and corrective work for district buses and semi-equipment.
• Respond to or coordinate road calls for vehicle breakdowns and provide timely information to Dispatch and leadership regarding service impacts.
• Verify repaired vehicles are safe and ready for service before release.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure completed work, parts usage, inspections, and service history are entered in the appropriate system.
• Assist with fueling records and related documentation as assigned.
• Report recurring mechanical trends, parts needs, equipment concerns, and workload issues to the Fleet Manager
• Manage the day-to-day shop workflow, including work orders, inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, road calls, labor, parts, and vehicle status; ensure technicians complete required electronic documentation accurately and on time
• Review telematics/vehicle-health information when available to assist with diagnosis, preventive maintenance planning, repeat-defect identification, and prioritization of repairs
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure mechanics and mechanic helpers enter complete and timely maintenance information and that vehicles are not returned to available status until required work and documentation are complete

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Promptly report system-data discrepancies, unavailable functions, or configuration issues that could affect maintenance accuracy, compliance, or vehicle readiness.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and reaching with lifting.
• Carrying up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Manually change, breakdown tires on school buses.
• Operating motor vehicle.
• Moderate exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold)
• Exposure to vehicle fumes.
• Working around moving equipment, noise, exposure to oils, fuels, greases, batteries, and cleaning solvent vapors.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required .

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