Chief Mechanic - Operations

Mechanic

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of school buses and motor pool vehicles to ensure that all buses and vehicles are safe and dependable.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Responsible for the overall repair, maintenance, safety, and dependability of BCPS buses and other vehicles.
• Recommend the type of repair to be performed and help determine the need and feasibility of major repairs.
• Maintain the BCPS vehicle fleet and make recommendations regarding the purchase, acquisition, replacement, and disposal of vehicles.
• Maintain a spare bus fleet to provide replacement vehicles when buses are out of service for repairs.
• Assist with BCPS vehicle and driver assignments, including scheduling substitute coverage as needed.
• Communicate with transportation and school staff after hours to maintain coverage of all bus routes.
• Work with BCPS Transportation staff to monitor road conditions during inclement weather and assist with transportation-related decisions.
• Coordinate parking lot clearing and return-to-school process with BCPS Operations staff.
• Repair and maintain shop equipment and recommend additions and improvements to the transportation facility and compound.
• Ensure that all BCPS vehicles comply with applicable Virginia Department of Education, Department of Pupil Transportation, and State Police standards and requirements.
• Complete State Inspection stickers and oversee the inventory of stickers and related supplies required by the State Police.
• Analyze parts, equipment, and supply needs and recommend the purchase of new equipment and the replacement or disposal of old and obsolete equipment.
• Train employees on new procedures, equipment, and maintenance practices.
• Interpret repair manuals, parts manuals, work orders, and other technical information necessary to complete maintenance activities.
• Respond to accidents involving BCPS vehicles. File and coordinate vehicle insurance claims as needed.
• Provide professional and technical information to the Operations Department as needed.
• Communicate with bus drivers, vendors, citizens, and other stakeholders regarding vehicle maintenance and transportation-related concerns.
• Perform related work as required.

Extensive knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of buses, automotive passenger cars, trucks, construction and maintenance equipment; thorough knowledge of and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery; ability to detect by inspection any worn or broken automotive parts; ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems; ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts; ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

High school graduate or GED. Valid Virginia State Police issued State Inspectors License. Considerable experience with gas and diesel engines and systems and repair procedures. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift articles up to 50 lbs.

• Possession of a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License within 90 days.
• Completion of all requirements of the bus driver training program offered by the school system.
• Will drive a bus route when needed
• Pass a yearly physical examination as required by the Code of Virginia and regulations of the Board of Education.

August 2026