Fleet Specialist III (260 Days)

•    Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and effectively perform repairs for all vehicles. This will include the removal/replacement of engines, fuel systems, electrical, and diagnose transmissions (RR).
•    After treatment systems, including EGR Valves, EGR Coolers, SCR, DPF, DOC, and Injector Diagnostics.
•    Turbo Chargers-Cylinder Cutout Test-Leak down test-High Pressure pump test-ICP & IPR.
•    Ability to diagnose minor mechanical problems and perform repairs without supervision.
•    Ability to operate tools and equipment involved in vehicle repair.
•    Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts.
•    Acceptable communications, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to operate a school bus.
•    Ability to operate a tow truck.
•    Ability to work shifts as needed.
•    Ability to use time wisely to ensure efficient and effective operations.
•    Ability to pass an alcohol and drug test
•    Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency) required.
•    Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) required. 
•    Passenger and School Bus endorsements must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
•    Minimum of two ASE Automotive Certifications, School Bus S1-S7, or obtain ASE certifications required.
•    Valid Texas Driver’s License and a record that meets the District’s standard required. 
•    3-5 years of direct experience with Auto/truck maintenance and repair experience required. 

Physical Demands
Field / Physical Labor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, move throughout the room and or facility, communicate verbally and electronically, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, ability to work overhead, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and or crawl; climb; balance, and drive. Employee may be required to work on knees from time to time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust and focus. May be required to work off scaffolding and a minimum of 40-foot ladder. May be required to operate heavy equipment.

Work Environment
Field / Physical Labor: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. This position involves work related to operating vehicles and tools as well as other equipment as needed. May be required to perform manual labor during inclement weather. Occasionally exposed to environmental conditions such as moving mechanical parts, fumes, air borne particles, biohazardous materials, etc. Must be able to safely tolerate the elements as required for the position. May be required to perform duties in proximity of children.