Automotive Department
Mission Statement
Perform various installations and mechanical repairs to vehicles and allied equipment within the District’s fleet vehicles. We take pride in servicing district vehicles.
The Department
Supervisor: Jeff Millner
Secretary: Nora Sanchez
Foreman: Bert Bugarin
806-326-1535
engelberto.bugarin@amaisd.org
Hours: 7:30 to 4:00 M-F
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- Perform parts installation and mechanical repairs of various gas/diesel engines, transmissions and allied equipment.
- Perform troubleshoot/repairs to engines and transmissions and repair hydraulic, electrical, fuel and brake systems.
- Procure proper materials and all supplies in a timely manner for completion of the work order. Initiate work production for vehicle repairs including job planning, ordering parts, and area cleanup upon job completion.
- Accurately document records for labor, materials, and work orders.
- Identify and resolve various maintenance repair problems related to using all present fleet maintenance procedures.
- Operate hand/power tool, hydraulic floor jacks, and other allied tools using good common safety practices.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies assigned, to include following federal and state guidelines for disposal of petroleum products and associated hazardous waste materials as found practiced in a fleet maintenance operation.
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- Perform minor preventative maintenance for gas/diesel engines and troubleshoot and repair/replace belts, hoses, starters, and report major maintenance issues to your supervisor.
- Perform operation checks upon completion of periodic engine maintenance including adjustments for all equipment as required.
- Inspect and repair spraying equipment for fatigue and corrosion seasonally.
- Maintain mechanic shops tools and inventory supply requirements.
- Maintain equipment parts manuals and reference schematic manuals used in a repair shop.
- Initiate work production for equipment repairs including job planning, ordering parts, and area cleanup upon job completion.
- Accurately document records for labor, materials, and work orders.
- Operate hand/power tools, hydraulic floor jacks, and other allied tools using good common safety practices.
- Effectively communicate with craftsmen and other supervisory personnel in scheduling various maintenance repairs.