Pflugerville Independent School District - Job Description
Job Title/Position: Lead, Mechanic Certified Department/School: Transportation
Pay Information: Auxiliary Compensation Plan Supervised By: Fleet Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt Date Revised: January 2020
Primary Purpose:
Perform highly skilled automotive mechanic work at the mastery level to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Perform automotive
mechanic work at the master level of difficulty. Maintain and repair work vehicles including trucks, heavy equipment and automobiles completing work
orders, inspections and evaluations both in terms of time and cost. Perform assigned work following established policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification):
High school diploma or GED; completion of an approved automotive mechanic training program at the apprentice level; current ASE Certified Master
Mechanic designation and CFC Certification (must maintain); ability to drive and operate wrecker truck; valid Texas Vehicle Inspector’s Certificate (or
obtain within one year of hire date); 5-year minimum experience as a skilled mechanic in the maintenance and repair of light, medium, and heavy-
duty automotive equipment, including experience in the repair of gasoline and diesel engines, air conditioning systems and hydraulic systems;
Texas Commercial Driver's License, Class B with PS Endorsement, and Texas School Bus Driver Certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire date)
Major Responsibilities:
Maintenance and Repairs
1. Perform minor mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, through inspections and road testing on all district vehicles in a
timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision. Work with lead mechanic to complete major repairs.
2. Maintain, repair and/or replace diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions and differentials, hydraulic and air brake systems, power
steering systems, ignition and electrical systems, computer and electronic control systems, air conditioning and heating systems.
3. Perform tune-ups and other preventative maintenance tasks such as oil and battery changes/services as well as replacement of belts,
hose, lights and air/fuel filters
4. Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule and maintain accurate, updated records of preventive
maintenance.
5. Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.
6. Request parts, materials and supplies as needed
7. Perform welding and minor body work.
8. Assign routine preventive maintenance tasks to mechanic helper and inspect completed work for quality.
Safety
9. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and
machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
10. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
11. Keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition and perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment according to
established schedules.
Other
12. Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
13. Conduct vehicle inspections as required by the state and issue certified vehicle safe inspector decals.
14. Operate a wrecker, make road service calls, and tow vehicles.
15. Complete work orders, prepare routine reports, and maintain files utilizing fleet vehicle maintenance software.
16. Maintain fleet vehicles by adding them to systems, removing and adding GPS units and contacting Zonar to activate/deactivate GPS
systems.
17. Add/delete accessories to vehicles when required such as auxiliary fuel pumps, trailer hitches, electrical plugs and power inverters.
18. Mount and balance tires up to 18 inches
19. Operate buses and other vehicles as needed.
20. Follow Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and State/Federal regulations.
21. Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine maintenance and repair
Demonstrated knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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
Ability to operate a computer, keep routine records and prepare routine reports required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Mechanics
Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):
