Apprentice - Mechanic

Position Type:
Supporting District Operations/Transportation
Date Posted:
5/21/2025
Location:
Wilkerson-Greines/Clarke/Goldstein
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Apprentice - Mechanic
Reports to: Executive Director - Transportation
PC#: 22606-1
Grade 802
244 Days
Salary: $33,184 - $39,977
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Purpose
Performs minor service and repairs on white fleet vehicles under direct supervision.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintenance & Repairs

• Performs fluid services and changes as determined by the Preventive Maintenance schedule of the fleet.
• Performs parts installation and mechanical repairs of various white fleet vehicles.
• Performs minor service and repairs on mobile air conditioning systems.
• Documents labor and materials on work orders accurately.
• Operates hand/power tools, hydraulic jacks and lifting equipment, and other tools using appropriate safety practices.
• Maintains white fleet in a safe working condition.
• Disassembles simple components and cleans parts for reassembly.
• Assists mechanics with lifting and maneuvering heavy parts and components.
• Follows shop maintenance requirements and responsibilities as directed, including cleaning shop floors, stalls, driveways, tools, and equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations during and outside regular work hours, while under direct supervision, for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns, including emergency breakdowns and service.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment tools, repairs, and safety.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, including District rules and regulations, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), and Texas rules of the road.
• Knowledge of engine/motor maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of electronic media (smartphones, note pads, tablets, and so forth) to access work orders and facilitate communication.
• Skill in determining if measures and clearances are within specifications.
• Skill in reading and comprehending repair manuals and guidelines on automotive vehicles, including operating/maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and safety rules.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Ability to follow directives and work with Mechanics on advanced repairs.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Travels to assigned locations for roadside assistance as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard shop equipment, including computer and peripherals Automotive diagnostic equipment; wheel balancing equipment; tire repairing equipment; small hand tools; power tools; welding/cutting torch equipment; torque wrench; heavy shop equipment such as jack and lift equipment; school bus, and other District vehicles.
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; works in strenuous and uncomfortable positions.
• Motion: Frequent use of body weight and back to obtain leverage and/or lift; moderate walking, climbing; frequent grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; moderate driving.
• Lifting: Frequent lifting and carrying (in excess of 50 pounds).
• Exerting: Frequent exerting 10-50 pounds of force to move objects; occasional exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force.
• Environment: Works outside and inside without air conditioning; works on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals/materials, noise, vibrations, and electrical hazards; works around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; requires frequent irregular hours and occasional prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position; requires frequent irregular hours and occasional prolonged hours.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; requires frequent irregular hours and occasional prolonged hours.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required;
  • Specialized training from a Fort Worth ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, accredited college, technical, or trade school preferred.

• Certification/License:
  • None.

• Experience:
  • 1 year of general trade, maintenance, construction, mechanical, transportation, or installation experience;

OR

• Successful completion of an approved Fort Worth ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, including, but not limited to:
• Welding
• Robotics and Automation
• Electrical Technology
• Construction Technology
• Aviation Maintenance
• Automotive Technology
• Automotive Collision Repair

• Additional Requirements:
  • Employees must provide necessary personal tools to perform assigned duties. FWISD is prohibited from replacing stolen or broken personal property.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.