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Technician
Job
Description
JOB
TITLE:
Technician
DATE
REVISED:
July
30,
2025
REPORTS
TO:
Mechanic
Coordinator
DEPARTMENT/CAMPUS:
Facility
&
School
Services:
Transportation
PAY
GRADE:
MT5
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
JOB
PURPOSE
SUMMARY:
The
Lube
Technician
is
responsible
for
performing
routine
maintenance
tasks
such
as
checking
fluid
levels,
supporting
preventive
maintenance
efforts,
and
maintaining
accurate
service
records
for
district
vehicles.
This
role
requires
the
ability
to
work
independently,
respond
to
road
calls,
operate
basic
computer
systems,
and
assist
with
general
shop
duties
as
needed.
The
technician
must
provide
their
own
tools
and
be
willing
to
support
other
departments.
KEY
FUNCTIONS,
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES,
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
Duties:
1.
Maintain
accurate
updated
records
of
preventative
maintenance.
2.
Must
furnish
your
own
hand
tools
and
toolbox.
3.
Maintain
safe
working
conditions
and
correct
unsafe
conditions
or
report
any
that
are
not
correctable
to
your
supervisor.
4.
Be
available
for
road
calls
during
shifts
and
after
hours.
5.
Ability
to
work
with
minimal
supervision.
6.
Check
fluid
levels
of
buses
on
the
lot.
7.
Clean
shop
and
empty
garbage
cans.
8.
Open
and
close
entrance
gates.
9.
Support
wash
bay
facility,
repair
seats,
etc.
when
needed.
10.
Willing
to
attend
classes
as
needed.
11.
Provide
support
as
a
Cover
Driver
when
needed.
12.
Must
be
computer
literate
and
able
to
learn
new
software
programs.
13.
Perform
other
duties
that
may
be
assigned
by
the
Mechanic
Coordinators,
Assistant
Director
of
Fleet
Services,
or
the
Director
of
Transportation.
Compliance:
14.
Performs
all
duties
in
accordance
with
standard
procedures
and
protocols
established
by
the
Transportation
Department
and
the
District,
and
as
set
forth
by
governing
entities
and
regulatory
requirements
including,
but
not
limited
to,
Texas
Education
Code,
Texas
Administrative
Code,
Texas
Transportation
Code,
Texas
Department
of
Public
Safety,
Texas
Health
&
Safety
Code,
Texas
Accessibility
Standards,
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Administration
(OSHA),
Americans
with
Disabilities
Act
(ADA),
and
Federal
Motor
Carrier
Safety
Regulations
(FMCSR).
15.
Demonstrates
and
maintains
proficient
working
knowledge
and
understanding
of
compliance
requirements
and
standards
including,
but
not
limited
to,
student
transportation
safety,
workplace
safety,
personal
protective
equipment
(PPE)
use,
safe
operation
of
bus
equipment,
emergency
evacuation
procedures,
as
well
as
other
related
requirements
as
they
pertain
to
the
job
function.
16.
Ensure
all
vehicle
inspections,
repairs,
and
maintenance
activities
are
performed
in
accordance
with
federal,
state,
and
local
regulations,
including
Texas
Department
of
Public
Safety
(DPS)
and
Department
of
Transportation
(DOT)
standards.
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Technician
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Description
17.
Adheres
to
all
other
District
wide
policies
and
procedures
including,
but
not
limited
to,
human
resources,
safety,
and
emergency
protocols.
General:
18.
Demonstrates
support
towards
the
District's
Shared
Vision,
Mission,
and
Promise
2
Purpose.
19.
Displays
integrity,
responsibility,
accountability,
teamwork,
and
ethics.
20.
Assists
department
leadership
in
the
compilation
of
miscellaneous
confidential
reports,
as
requested.
21.
Attends
departmental
and
organizational
meetings,
as
required.
22.
Participates
in
continuing
education
programs
and
related
activities
relevant
to
the
job
function,
as
required.
23.
Performs
assigned
job
duties
and
responsibilities
in
accordance
with
established
performance
expectations,
as
well
as
with
District
policies,
procedures,
protocols
and
standard
practices.
24.
Demonstrates
basic
working
knowledge
and
understanding
of
software
systems
and
applications
pertaining
to
student
transportation
management,
incident
reporting,
GPS,
training
and
compliance,
communication,
and
other
programs
relevant
to
the
job
function.
25.
Performs
other
duties
as
assigned.
MINIMUM
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE
&
CREDENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS
High
school
diploma
or
equivalent
GED
Active,
Valid,
and
In
Good
Standing
Texas
Commercial
Driver's
License
with
Class
B,
(P)
Passenger
and
(S)
School
Bus
Endorsements
Active,
Valid,
and
In
Good
Standing
school
bus
safety
education
certification
CORE
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS
&
ABILITIES:
Time
Management
-
Budgets,
schedules,
and
manages
own
time
to
fulfill
priorities
effectively
and
efficiently.
Safety
-
Identifies,
and
appropriately
addresses,
existing
and
predictable
hazards
in
the
working
conditions
and
surrounding
working
environment
that
are
unsanitary,
hazardous,
and/or
dangerous
to
others.
Composure
-
Maintains
a
calm
presence
during
complex
and
high
stress
situations.
Stress
Management
-
Demonstrates
resilience
and
stress
tolerance
by
continuing
to
perform
effectively
when
faced
with
time
pressures,
adversity,
disappointment,
or
opposition.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS
&
WORKING
CONDITIONS:
This
position
requires
the
ability
to
work
primarily
outdoors
or
in
a
vehicle
maintenance
facility,
exposed
to
varying
weather
conditions
(heat,
cold,
rain).
Physically
demanding
work
involving
standing
for
long
periods,
bending,
lifting
heavy
parts
or
equipment
(often
50+
lbs),
and
using
ladders
or
tools.
May
require
exposure
to
vehicle
fluids,
cleaning
chemicals,
and
mechanical
parts,
requiring
use
of
personal
protective
equipment
(PPE)
like
gloves,
safety
glasses,
and
hearing
protection.
This
is
a
noisy,
fast-paced
environment,
working
around
operating
buses
and
machinery.
May
be
required
to
work
early
mornings,
evenings,
or
weekends,
including
after-hour
road
calls
or
during
emergency
situations.
This
position
also
includes
regular
interaction
with
drivers,
mechanics,
and
supervisors,
requiring
clear
communication
and
attention
to
detail.
Tasks
include
reading,
seeing,
speaking,
hearing,
listening,
organizing,
interpreting
data
and
information,
typing
using
a
computer
keyboard
and
mouse,
viewing
a
computer
monitor
for
extended
periods,
and
occasional
use
of
a
telephone.
Periodic
operation
of
a
motor
vehicle
on
public
roadways
to
and
from
various
trouble
shooting
locations
may
be
required.
EMPLOYEE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
My
signature
below
acknowledges
that
I
have
received
and
read
my
job
description,
and
that
I
understand
the
scope,
essential
job
duties,
knowledge,
skills,
and
abilities,
and
working
environment
that
apply
to
my
job.
I
further
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Technician
Job
Description
acknowledge
that
I
can
safely
and
effectively
perform
the
essential
job
duties
with
or
without
reasonable
accommodation,
and
in
accordance
with
the
policies,
procedures,
expectations,
and
standards
of
the
District.
Employee
Printed
Name:
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Employee
ID
Number:
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Employee
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