2026-2027 Mechanic Helper

# Primary Purpose Help mechanics repair and maintain all vehicles. Carry out assigned duties to ensure all vehicles and equipment are safely maintained.

# Minimum Qualifications

## Education

• High school diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or Regional Accrediting Agency.
• Valid Texas drivers license.
• B-CDL with school bus and passenger endorsement.

## Certification

• Bus Driver Certification from TEA.
• Must have a safe driving record verified by Texas Department of Public Safety.
• Meets and maintains liability coverage eligibility.
• Shall be subject to testing for use of alcohol or controlled substance that violate law or federal regulations.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee approximately $50 paid by employee.

## Experience Required

• Minimum of one 1 year experience in minor vehicle repair and maintenance.

# Knowledge

• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam.
• Ability to diagnose minor mechanical problems and perform repairs with supervision.
• Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts.
• Ability to operate a bus.

# Major Responsibilities and Duties The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

## Professionalism The Educators Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

### Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope Definitions ### Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

## Organization Management The mechanic helper manages administrative, fiscal, and facilities functions responsibly through activities such as the following:

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

## Vehicle Operations The mechanic helper driver manages vehicle operations and responsibilities through activities such as the following:

• Operate buses and district vehicles as needed, including driving buses into shop area for work, driving routes, and field trips.

## Professional Growth and Development The mechanic helper participates in professional growth and development through activities such as the following:

• Attend any specified meetings or professional development to improve job performance.

# Qualities of an Effective Mechanic Helper The mechanic helper exhibits qualities such as the following:

• Shall comply with District policies as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Shall comply with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH Legal and Local and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, or standards.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the administration.

# Supervisory Responsibilities None

# Equipment

• Telephone
• Two-way radio
• Automotive diagnostic equipment
• Wheel balancing equipment
• Tire repair equipment
• Small hand tools
• Drills
• Drill press
• Grinder
• Air-powered tools
• Welding torch
• Torque wrench
• Jacks and lift equipment
• School bus and district vehicles

# Working Conditions

## Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• District-wide and statewide travel.

## Physical Demands

• Work irregular hours and respond to after-hour emergency calls as needed.
• Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Prolonged or irregular and extended work hours to include holidays and weekends.
• Prolonged sitting, frequent standing, and twisting, occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Prolonged driving, moderate walking, frequent climbing, stairs grasping, squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion, extension, and reaching.
• Limited light lifting and carrying on a daily basis.

## Environmental Factors

• Work outside and inside in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Work around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts.
• Exposure to dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust, and vehicle fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.