Transport Mechanic TL | Butler Motor Pool

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Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
3 to 5 years
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
PeopleSoft, SAP, HTML, Microsoft Office,
Must obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement within +0 days from time of hire and maintain throughout the length of employment
A/C Recovery Certification is required within +0 days from time of hire
Must provide own hand tools
No budget development activity is required
Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas
Must be able to communicate via email
Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noise, chemicals, etc
Ability to carry and/or lift 45 pounds or more
Benefits
Salary Range: $46,820.80 – $77,251.20
Responsibilities
Assigns and schedules work according to load
Creates documentation and communicates with supervisors on a daily basis
Trains and assists mechanics on methods for diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment
Schedules or assigns work to mechanics, PM mechanics, or other maintenance shop personnel
Coordinates and/or transports vehicles to outside service for repairs, as needed
Reads and interprets Electronic Vehicle Inspeection Reports ( EVIR ) and/or repair orders; communicates with supervisors and/or drivers for clarification of problems
Establishes work priorities at a shift level; distributes, tracks, and ensures work is performed in accordance with guidelines
Leads shift to perform above standards and inform management of fleet status
Tracks workflow in shop at a shift level using the SAP system and updates work orders as jobs change status
Completes paperwork associated with repairing vehicles, documents parts, usage, and accounts for applied times (work order times versus time card times)
Tracks, updates and reports status of vended assets on a daily basis
Diagnoses vehicle repair needs using engine analyzers/laptop and other automotive electronic diagnostic equipment
Operates all district vehicles to include but not limited to, buses, light fleet vehicles and all industrial equipment
Performs engine rebuilds and diesel fuel system diagnosis
Diagnoses, repairs, and adjusts all types of mechanical systems and assists in the training and development of shop personnel
Follows all HISD safety policies and procedures
Repairs and/or replaces brakes, engines, transmissions, clutches, rear axle assemblies, suspension and steering components, radiators, air conditioners,fuel systems, exhaust systems, vehicle electrical systems, and other components on gasoline and diesel powered vehicles
Performs detailed electronic engine and drive train diagnosis using handheld scanners and laptop computers
Operates special shop equipment such as disc and drum brake lathes, front end alignment machines, tire mounting equipment, A/C recovery system, state inspection equipment, and IC/CAT/IDS Ford software systems on laptops and handheld scanners
Operates service vehicles to include tire truck, service truck and heavy wrecker as required
Performs maintenance work on road service calls including general towing, extrication, recoveries, accidents, jump starting batteries, changing flat tires, fuel delivery, and general trouble-shooting of disabled vehicles
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees, but has limited formal supervisory responsibility
Leading and directing typically involves monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues
Most of work time is spent performing many of same duties they are leading
Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources
Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis
Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude, but are still subject to approval
Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction
Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions and reporting results
Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor and coworkers in own and other departments
Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs
Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up
May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates
Job description
Location: Butler Bus Repair & Dist.

Department: Butler Motor Pool - Transport

Area:West

Contract Months:12

Salary Range: $46,820.80 – $77,251.20

Academic Year: 24-25
JOB SUMMARY

Assigns and schedules work according to load. Creates documentation and communicates with supervisors on a daily basis. Trains and assists mechanics on methods for diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment. Schedules or assigns work to mechanics, PM mechanics, or other maintenance shop personnel. Coordinates and/or transports vehicles to outside service for repairs, as needed.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reads and interprets Electronic Vehicle Inspeection Reports ( EVIR ) and/or repair orders; communicates with supervisors and/or drivers for clarification of problems. Establishes work priorities at a shift level; distributes, tracks, and ensures work is performed in accordance with guidelines. Leads shift to perform above standards and inform management of fleet status. Tracks workflow in shop at a shift level using the SAP system and updates work orders as jobs change status. Completes paperwork associated with repairing vehicles, documents parts, usage, and accounts for applied times (work order times versus time card times).
• Tracks, updates and reports status of vended assets on a daily basis.
• Diagnoses vehicle repair needs using engine analyzers/laptop and other automotive electronic diagnostic equipment. Operates all district vehicles to include but not limited to, buses, light fleet vehicles and all industrial equipment. Performs engine rebuilds and diesel fuel system diagnosis. Diagnoses, repairs, and adjusts all types of mechanical systems and assists in the training and development of shop personnel. Follows all HISD safety policies and procedures.
• Repairs and/or replaces brakes, engines, transmissions, clutches, rear axle assemblies, suspension and steering components, radiators, air conditioners,fuel systems, exhaust systems, vehicle electrical systems, and other components on gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. Performs detailed electronic engine and drive train diagnosis using handheld scanners and laptop computers.
• Operates special shop equipment such as disc and drum brake lathes, front end alignment machines, tire mounting equipment, A/C recovery system, state inspection equipment, and IC/CAT/IDS Ford software systems on laptops and handheld scanners.
• Operates service vehicles to include tire truck, service truck and heavy wrecker as required. Performs maintenance work on road service calls including general towing, extrication, recoveries, accidents, jump starting batteries, changing flat tires, fuel delivery, and general trouble-shooting of disabled vehicles.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED

WORK EXPERIENCE

3 to 5 years

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

PeopleSoft, SAP, HTML, Microsoft Office,

Office Equipment (Computer, Copier), All Shop Equipment

Must obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement within +0 days from time of hire and maintain throughout the length of employment. A/C Recovery Certification is required within +0 days from time of hire.

Current ASE /TASBT or Manufacturers Master Technician Certification preferred

Must provide own hand tools.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees, but has limited formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing typically involves monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude, but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Follows rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions and reporting results. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor and coworkers in own and other departments.Must be able to communicate via email.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noise, chemicals, etc. Ability to carry and/or lift 45 pounds or more.

Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.