MECHANIC

Job Title: Automotive Mechanic/Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Employee Type: Classified, At-will (12-month employee)

Salary: To Be Determined by the Board

Job Goal:

Responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair of school district vehicles—including buses, pickups, and cars—to ensure safe and efficient transportation services that support the educational mission.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in an automotive/diesel repair shop.

2. Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing hydraulic brake systems, wiring, transmissions

(automatic and manual), gas and diesel engines, and school bus bodies.

3. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and school bus

endorsements within 60 days of hire (required condition of employment).

4. Possess a current DOT physical card or the ability to obtain one.

5. Basic welding skills.

6. ASE certification preferred or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities:

· Diagnose and repair school district buses, vehicles, and equipment.

· Conduct regular preventive maintenance to ensure vehicles are safe and fully operational.

· Maintain tools and equipment in good working order.

· Keep accurate records of maintenance work and parts usage.

· Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

· Serve as a substitute bus driver when required.

· Adhere to all Board policies and safety regulations.

· Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities that are legal, moral and ethical as the district may assign.

Essential Functions (with or without reasonable accommodations):

· Strong verbal communication and listening skills.

· Ability to read, understand, and respond to written instructions and documents.

· Visual and physical ability to safely operate vehicles and monitor student behavior.

· Dexterity and physical strength to operate equipment and lift/move heavy objects (up to 100 lbs occasionally; up to 50 lbs frequently).

· Capability to perform physical tasks such as climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting.

· Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

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Pay: $28.26 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person