What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic position at McAllen Independent School District?
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - UPDATED 9/23/2024
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular program. To provide mechanical maintenance to all buses and district vehicles.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED, preferred
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), required
Passenger and School Bus Endorsements, required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to follow instructions
Knowledge in diesel and gas engines
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year experience in auto mechanics, required
Workdays: 242
Auxiliary Pay Structure: Pay Grade 7
Hourly Pay Range:
Minimum: $18.65
Midpoint: $22.20
Maximum: $25.75
Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Maintain the school district's motor vehicles: such as buses, trucks, cars, lawn mowers, farm tractors, fork lifts, emergency gasoline generators, truck tractors and trailers.
2. Notify the Director of Transportation or Mechanic Shop Supervisor immediately of any mechanical condition, which is dangerous to the operation of the vehicle.
3. Observe safety practices and report any safety hazards.
4. Wash and clean parts.
5. Attend in-services and safety meetings.
6. Drive bus routes and field trips when assigned.
7. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
8. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EQUIPMENT USED:
Mechanical tools and other machinery
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written formats; problem solving; maintain emotional control
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent standing, walking, lifting (must be able to lift 50 lbs), pulling; inside/outside work around moving vehicles
Salary : $19