School Vehicle Mechanic: Diagnostics & Maintenance

Operations Dept; Orange Grove (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange Grove ISD is seeking a qualified Vehicle Mechanic to maintain and repair district vehicles. The role reports to the Operations Director and sits in the Operations department, serving the Orange Grove area in Texas.

The position requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements and at least five years of mechanic experience. Duties include preventive maintenance, diagnostics, welding, and proper record-keeping for safety and reliability of the fleet.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Experience in diesel and gasoline engine maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
• Ability to access and use printed service materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• At least 5 years experience as mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and inspections on all district vehicles in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision. Work with lead mechanic to complete major repairs.
• Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule and maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.
• Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.
• Do welding and minor body work.
• Assign routine preventive maintenance tasks to mechanic helper and inspect completed work for quality.

Skills

Diesel & gasoline engine maintenance

Read & interpret manuals

Effective communication

DOT drug testing & annual physical

Use service materials/tools

Education

Texas CDL with P & S endorsements

Tools

Automotive diagnostic equipment

Wheel balancing equipment

Tire repairing equipment

Welding torch

Torque wrench

Jack and lift equipment

Job description

Orange Grove ISD is seeking a qualified Vehicle Mechanic to maintain and repair district vehicles. The role reports to the Operations Director and sits in the Operations department, serving the Orange Grove area in Texas.

The position requires a Texas CDL with P and S endorsements and at least five years of mechanic experience. Duties include preventive maintenance, diagnostics, welding, and proper record-keeping for safety and reliability of the fleet.