Mechanic Master

Fort Bend ISD

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Fort Bend ISD in Houston, TX is looking for a skilled Mechanic Master to perform advanced maintenance on the district's fleet of school buses and support vehicles, following preventive maintenance schedules to ensure safe, reliable transportation. You will diagnose, repair, and overhaul diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, electrical and HVAC systems, and you may drive as a substitute when needed.

Evening/weekend on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
Texas CDL Driver's License, Class A or B, with P and S endorsements or must be obtained within 120 days of hire date.
Pass an Annual Physical (DOT) Department of Transportation.
Texas School Bus Driver Certification or obtain within 120 days.
HFC-134A certification or must be able to obtain within 1 year of hire date.
Valid Texas Vehicle Inspector's Certificate or must be obtained within one year of hire date.
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a skilled mechanic in maintenance and repair of light, medium, and heavy duty automotive equipment.
Working knowledge of methods, tools, equipment and techniques used in repair and maintenance of automotive equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction and communicate clearly; maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Ability to diagnose and repair both routine and complex problems on various automotive systems.
Ability to operate a computer, keep routine records and prepare routine reports.
Knowledge of operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines; experience with alternative fuels preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled routine mechanical work on school buses and white fleet vehicles per preventive maintenance schedules.
Maintain, repair, overhaul, and/or replace diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, steering, electrical, and HVAC systems; perform tune-ups and suspension work.
Diagnose fleet issues using diagnostic equipment, inspection, and road testing.
Respond to service calls, operate a tow vehicle, and assist with vehicle recovery.
Operate cutting and welding equipment as required.
On-call rotation during evenings and weekends.
Drive a school bus as a substitute when required.

Skills

Diesel engines

Gasoline engines

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Job Overview

The Mechanic Master will perform mechanical work at the master level of difficulty on district's yellow and white fleet vehicles in accordance with prescribed preventive maintenance schedules with emphasis on safety, cost control, and responsiveness to operational needs in order to provide safe, efficient, and reliable transportation with well maintained vehicles.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operation

Performs skilled routine mechanical work on school buses and white fleet vehicles in accordance to established preventive maintenance schedules
Maintain, repair, overhaul, and/or replace diesel and/or gasoline engines, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and air brake systems, power steering systems, ignition and electrical systems, computer and electronic control systems, air conditioning and heating systems; perform tune-ups, suspension and drive train components
Proficiently diagnose fleet vehicle issues to determine the problems through the usage of diagnostic equipment, inspection and road testing
Respond to service calls, operate a wrecker and tow broken down vehicles
Operate cutting and welding equipment as required
Assigned On-Call rotation during evenings and weekends
Drive a school bus as a substitute when required

Administrative

Conduct vehicle inspections as required by the state and issue certified vehicle safe inspector decals
Comply with all shop rules and safety measures
Perform general housekeeping duties by keeping shop area clean, safe and orderly
Complete work orders, prepare routine reports, and maintain files utilizing fleet vehicle maintenance software
Communicate with Parts Department on needed parts, materials and supplies for vehicle repairs

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. Must not compulsory mandatory.

High School diploma or GED
Texas CDL Driver's License, Class A or B, with P and S endorsements Or must be obtained within 120 days of hire date
Pass an Annual Physical (DOT) Department of Transportation
Texas School Bus Driver Certification or obtain within 120 days
Certification HFC - 134A or must be able to obtain within 1 year of hire date
Valid Texas Vehicle Inspector's Certificate or must be obtained within one year of hire date
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a skilled mechanic in the maintenance and repair of light, medium, and heavy duty automotive equipment, including experience in the repair of gasoline and diesel engines, air conditioning systems and hydraulic systems
Working knowledge of the methods, tools, equipment and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy duty automotive equipment
Demonstrated knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
Demonstrated skill in the use of tools and equipment pertinent to the trade
Ability to follow oral and written instruction, and to communicate clearly and concisely and maintain good interpersonal relationships
Ability to diagnose and repair both routine and the more complex problems on all types of automotive vehicles and components
Ability to operate equipment and tools associated with the trade
Ability to operate a computer, keep routine records and prepare routine reports
Demonstrated knowledge of the operating principles of gasoline and diesel engines; Experience with alternative fuels preferred

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involve everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

Work inside/outside in temperature extremes, slippery surfaces, noise , chemical exposure ( fumes, vapor, gases, dust, smoke, etc.). Work around moving machinery and moving parts, moving objects or moving vehicles. Due to nature of the position, being available after hours, weekends, and holidays is required. "On Call" situations to be expected.

Primary Location

TEXAS-HOUSTON

Work Locations

TRANSPORTATION HB TERMINAL

Job

Staff

Organization

DEPARTMENT

Position Calendar

260JUL

School Year

2026-2027