Bus Mechanic

School Year: 2026–2027

Start Date: TBD (November 2026)
Position Type: Full-Time (240 days)
Reports To: Transportation Director

Position Summary

Alma School District is seeking a dependable, skilled, and safety-minded Bus Mechanic to maintain, inspect, and repair district transportation vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to ensuring the safety and reliability of the district's bus fleet.

Candidates should possess experience in diesel engine repair and maintenance or demonstrate a willingness to receive the training necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Bus Mechanic will be responsible for the following duties:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on district buses and other assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Help ensure district buses meet applicable safety requirements and Arkansas state inspection standards.
• Follow all district policies, procedures, safety protocols, and maintenance guidelines.
• Maintain and properly operate shop equipment, tools, and related maintenance equipment.
• Inventory, organize, and maintain parts, tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in all assigned shop areas.
• Maintain accurate and timely maintenance, inspection, repair, and other required shop records.
• Respond to transportation-related mechanical problems that may arise outside normal working hours, as needed.
• Communicate maintenance concerns and vehicle safety issues to the Transportation Director in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Characteristics

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• A commitment to student safety and reliable transportation services.
• Dependability, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with the transportation team.
• Attention to detail in vehicle inspections, repairs, documentation, and preventive maintenance.
• A willingness to learn, develop technical skills, and stay current with applicable maintenance and safety requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates must meet the following qualifications or demonstrate a willingness to obtain the necessary training and certifications:

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Training or experience in diesel engine repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of tire inspection, maintenance, and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of automotive air conditioning systems.
• Ability to inspect and maintain school buses in accordance with applicable Arkansas state standards and regulations.
• Possession of, or willingness and ability to obtain, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with passenger, school bus, and air brake endorsements, as required for the position.

Other Job Functions

• Ability to endure prolonged periods of standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, reaching above the head or shoulders, bending, and squatting as required to perform job duties.

Contract and Salary

• Contract length: 240 days.
• Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, certifications, and the Alma School District salary schedule.
• Alma School District Salary Schedules
• Benefits provided in accordance with Alma School District policies and applicable employment agreements.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of the essential duties, responsibilities, functions, or working conditions associated with the position. It does not constitute a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms of employment. Alma School District reserves the right to add to, modify, or delete any aspect of the job description or the position itself at any time as it deems advisable.

Alma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.