Mechanic III, Transportation

Spring Independent School District

TRANSPORTATION

- Houston, Texas This job is also posted in Spring ISD

Job Details

Job ID:

5924405

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Days Per Year:

260

MIN:

$24.75

MID:

$29.11

JOB

TITLE/DEPARTMENT

Mechanic III

Transportation

REPORTS TO

Shop Supervisor

WAGE/HOUR STATUS

Nonexempt

PAY GRADE

Aux 9

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Mechanic III-Transportation is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, electronic/engine diagnostics and repairs to District fleet vehicles and equipment to include school buses, white fleet, trailers, light duty equipment, and generators.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High School graduate or GED from an accredited institution.

Minimum of four (4) years auto/heavy truck maintenance and repair experience

Ongoing and/or

Annual Requirements:

Pass and maintain a Texas Department of Public Safety school bus driver physical prior to employment and annually throughout employment

Obtain and maintain a CDL class A or B with "P" and "S" endorsements

Hold and maintain acceptable driving record (as defined by the Texas Department of Public Safety under the School Bus Driver Penalty Point System) annually throughout employment

Pass drug and alcohol testing as required under the federal Department of Transportation drug testing program to include pre-employment, random, post-accident, and all other types of drug and/or alcohol testing included under the program.

Preferred:

Minimum five+ (4+) years verifiable automotive/heavy-duty truck maintenance and repair experience

ASE Master Technician Certification Medium Duty Truck and School Bus

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Ability to follow verbal and written directions

Expertise in electronic/engine diagnostics and repairs for fleet vehicles

Ability to work irregular hours as needed

Ability to drive a school bus safely

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Perform all duties assigned and required of job level Mechanic II, plus assigned duties required of Mechanic III.
• Work independently to diagnose and perform all levels of vehicle repair to include engine maintenance and overhaul (gas and diesel), transmission, power train, electrical, HVAC, brakes (hydraulic and air), and suspension.
• Assist Shop Supervisors in implementing shop procedures and policies through example and instruction to others.

Demonstrate diagnostic potential on vehicles for the purpose of determining needed repairs and/or replacements while capable of performing these repairs and/or replacements and instructing others in the performance of the same. Including but not limited to, vehicle electrical systems, auto-bus air conditioning, brake systems (air, hydraulic, hydrovac) engine maintenance and overhaul (gas/diesel) automatic and standard transmissions, suspension and drive train components.

Perform preventative maintenance checks and analysis.

Perform facility cleaning/upkeep tasks to include fueling, trash collection, sweeping, mopping, stocking, etc. as required.

Respond to vehicle road calls and vehicle accidents as required/directed.

Perform additional "specialty" duties as assigned, including but not limited to, paint and body repair, vehicle tire maintenance and repair, diesel repair, transmission repair, etc.

Drive bus routes, in emergency situations, if needed.

Participate in annual industry-related professional development as required/directed.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions required the following physical demands: Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts; work in various temperature and weather conditions; and to walk, stand, climb, carry, stoop, bend, kneel, and reach. Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts. Exposed to dampness and humidity, chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel.

Environmental Conditions:

Work outside and inside; moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot and cold) and vehicle fumes.

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.

Position Type:

Full-Time