Bus Mechanic

Position Type:
Transportation

Date Posted:
4/6/2026

Location:
Liberty Union District

Date Available:
as soon as possible

Closing Date:
open until filled
BUS MECHANIC

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate or equivalency

2. Be at least 21 years of age

3. Ability to follow written and oral procedures

4. Five (5) years of mechanic experience diesel and propane powered equipment preferred.

5. Knowledge of school bus, automotive & equipment maintenance and repairs

6. Proficient in diagnostic procedures, repair & maintenance

7. Must be neat and clean

8. Ability to provide quality repairs and maintenance on a consistent basis

9. Ability to perform maintenance and repairs without close supervision

10. Possesses a full master set of tools

11. Submit a satisfactory background check and drug screen as requested

12. Acquire a Class B CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsement

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director


JOB GOAL: To keep the district's vehicles in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs the diagnosis and repair of district vehicles equipment.
2. Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
3. Establishes an efficient and effective preventive maintenance program.
4. Comply with all Federal, state & local laws for repair and operation of buses, cars and equipment.
5. Attend all safety workshops and meetings as required.
6. Maintains records of all maintenance and repair work.
7. Maintain an appropriate rapport with co-workers.
8. Communicate effectively with the supervisor.
9. Comply with all Board of Education policies
10. Submit to the random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
11. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director
12. Maintain a friendly and helpful attitude with students, staff and the general public.
13. May be required to drive a school bus from location "A" to location "B".
14. May be required to drive a school bus with students in an emergency situation. (Emergency situation is determined by superintendent or his/her designee.)
15. Work performed indoors and outdoors in all aspects of weather and conditions.
16. Conditions include strenuous manual labor.
17. Requires considerable walking, standing on concrete floors, bending & climbing.
18. Heavy lifting is routine in movement of tools and materials.
19. May be required to work in cramped or strained positions.
20. May work alone on routine duties, with assistance provided as necessary.
21. There is some risk of minor injuries, bruises, cuts, scratches, and/or insect bites when performing tasks. Correct personal protective equipment must be maintained and used as appropriate.

Additional Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all aspects of weather and conditions
• Conditions include strenuous manual labor
• Requires considerable walking, standing on concrete floors, bending & climbing
• Heavy lifting is routine in movement of tools and materials
• May be required to work in cramped or strained positions
• May work alone on routine duties, with assistance provided, as necessary
• There is some risk of minor injuries, bruises, cuts, scratches, and/or insect bites when performing tasks
• Correct personal protective equipment must be maintained and used as appropriate
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• May occasionally interact with students and/or irate adults.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to come to school on all scheduled work days
• Frequent and regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, climb, kneel, and stoop
• Occasional requirement to carry, lift, push, and pull items up to a maximum of 50 pounds