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Automotive Technician Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Automotive Technician

Job in Waller, Waller County, Texas, 77874, USA
Listing for: Waller Independent School District
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Automotive Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Technician (25-26)
Location: Waller

Job Title: Technician

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Shop Foreman

Pay Grade: TR 4- 6

Dept./School: Transportation

Revised: 7/31/2025

Annual Work Days: 261

Funding: Local

Primary Purpose: Perform mechanical repairs to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Work on projects assigned, follow established procedures.
Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
  • High school diploma or GED from an approved entity
  • Acceptable driving record as specified by Texas Department of Public Safety for school bus drivers.
  • Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class

    B) with P and S endorsements
  • Minimum of 6 Texas Association for School Bus Technicians (TASBT) certifications or 6 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (Automotive A1 - A8, Medium/Heavy Duty Truck T1-T6 or School Bus S1-S7) or must obtain and maintain TASBT and/or ASE within 18 months of employment.
  • Certified Texas Vehicle Safety and/or DOT inspector license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Advanced knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine repair
  • Ability to diagnose electrical/electronic concerns and perform repairs with general supervision
  • Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with general supervision
  • Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair
  • Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts
  • Ability to pass alcohol and drug test
  • Ability to pass required bus driver safety training
  • Acceptable driving record
  • Ability to operate bus
  • Must have required tools or obtain them within 60 days of employment.
Technician I

Experience:
  • Two years' verifiable experience as technician
Technician II

Experience:
  • Three years' verifiable experience as technician
  • Computer diagnostics for automotive and diesel
Technician III

Experience:
  • Four years' verifiable experience as technician
  • Body shop experience required
  • Computer diagnostics for automotive and diesel
  • Ability to obtain a Class A driver's license
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Maintenance and Repairs
  • Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical, electrical and electronic problems in vehicles.
  • Perform minor/major mechanical repairs.
  • Assist technicians with evaluating mechanical, electrical, and electronic concerns.
  • Access and utilize printed/electronic service/repair manuals.
  • Do welding and minor body work.
  • Service vehicles according to an established preventive maintenance schedule. Rotate and balance tires; change oil and filters; lubricate vehicle parts; inspect and replace hoses, belts, mirrors, lamps; and maintain all fluid levels.
  • Maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.
  • Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed.
  • Demonstrate process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to mechanic helpers.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, including bleeding of air tanks, on shop equipment according to established schedules.
    • Safety
  • Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
  • Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
  • Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
  • Help keep the shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
    • Other
  • Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Operate buses and other vehicles as needed.
  • Work irregular hours as needed.
  • Assist with training technicians and mechanic helpers.
  • May be required to be on call after hours and on weekends.
  • Serve as a substitute white fleet or bus driver as needed.
  • Other duties assigned by the supervisor.
    • General Employee Requirements:
    • Quality of Work - complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.
    • Quantity of Work - demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.
    • Work Habits - display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
    • Communication - communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
    • Dependability - adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures.
    • Cooperation - work well with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly.
    • Initiative - seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
    • Adaptability - adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to…
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