Bus Maintenance Intern

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt • Part-time/Temporary • $10/hour

About the Role

Perform daily cleaning, service, and assist with repairs of district equipment and vehicles under the supervision of the Lead Bus Mechanic.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Cleburne High School diesel technician program
• Some knowledge of automotive mechanics
• Ability to visually inspect and service vehicles
• Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in servicing vehicles

Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repairs

• Repair seat surfaces on buses as needed
• Repair or replace bulbs and lenses
• Repair or replace windshield wipers
• Perform visual inspection of vehicles and report any defects or repairs as needed
• Assist with minor repairs under the supervision of the Lead Bus Mechanic

Service

• Fuel buses and maintain accurate records of use
• Check tire air pressure and fill as needed
• Check oil and other fluid levels and replace fluids as needed
• Clean outside of bus including glass, lights, and mirrors
• Sweep and clean inside of buses as needed

Safety

• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately

Working Conditions

• Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts
• Exposure to dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline, and diesel fuel

Equipment Used

• Small hand tools
• Power washer equipment