Mechanic Assistant

Operations/Transportation Building; Lytle (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lytle Operations/Transportation Building is seeking a Mechanic Assistant in Lytle, Texas. Immediate starting date; full-time position in a maintenance shop supporting mechanics with repairs, tire work, fluid checks, and parts requests, with emphasis on safety and accurate maintenance records.

The role may involve operating buses or district vehicles and requires lifting, bending, and working around moving machinery. Apply by submitting contact details to the Operations Department.

Qualifications

• Performs mechanical repairs under supervision of a mechanic.
• Disassembles simple components and cleans parts for reassembly.
• Requests parts and tools as needed to support repairs.
• Checks and replaces fluids as required.
• Maintains updated preventive maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs or work under supervision of 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 and components.
• Request parts and tools for mechanics as needed.
• Check fluid levels and replace oil, water, battery, and other fluids as needed.
• Help in maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.
• Inspect, repair, change, and rotate tires.
• Clean shop floors, stalls, driveways, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Assist mechanics

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Tools

Wheel balancing equipment

Tire repairing equipment

Small hand tools

Drill

Drill press

Grinder

Air-powered tools

Torque wrench

Jack

Lift equipment

Job description

Mechanic Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918334

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Maintenance and Repairs

• Perform mechanical repairs or work under supervision of 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 and components.
• Request parts and tools for mechanics as needed.
• Check fluid levels and replace oil, water, battery, and other fluids as needed.
• Help in maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.
• Inspect, repair, change, and rotate tires.
• Clean shop floors, stalls, driveways, tools, and equipment.

Safety

• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

Other

• Operate buses and vehicles as needed, including driving buses into shop area for work.
• Record use of gas and mileage for buses daily.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

Wheel balancing equipment, tire repairing equipment, small hand tools, drill, drill press, grinder, air-powered tools, torque wrench, jack, and lift equipment. School bus and district vehicles.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching. Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts. Exposure to dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.43 to $23.15 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Jeremey Camacho , Director of Operations
• Operations/Transportation Building
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]