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Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation's third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

We encourage you to submit/upload to your applicant profile attachments section any of the following documentation:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts (high school or college)
• Certificate of competency (Skilled Trades)
• Valid driver's license

Please upload any of the available documents to your attachments section.

• Official SEALED transcripts must be submitted to M-DCPS via one of the following:
  • In Person U.S. Mail addressed to:

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Transcript Desk,


1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 150

Miami, FL 33132

• • Electronic Mail to: View email address on click.appcast.io
    • You must useNational Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or eScrip-Safe to request an electronic transcript via email. Please note that not all colleges/universities participate in the electronic transcript exchange.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Written evidence of graduation from high school or equivalent.

2. Ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions.

3. Acceptable written evidence of a minimum of five (5) years of diversified experience as a mechanic repairing heavy-duty trucks , buses or automobiles.

OR


4. Two (2) years of such experience PLUS a successful completion of six (6) automotive or heavy-duty truck sections of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.

5. The Department of Transportation requires possession of a valid Florida CDL Class B driver's license with a passenger endorsement. New hires and probationary employees have ninety (90) days to obtain license.

6. Satisfactory completion of a physical examination prior to hire date.

Note: This is an Omnibus Transportation Employees Testing Act (OTETA) monitored position. Employees with this job description may be required to drive or road test a motor vehicle weighing over 26,000 pounds, transport 16 or more persons, or carry hazardous materials.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

Personnel Services and Fingerprinting

Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), effective 1-1-2026

Salary Minimum: $39,208.00

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We are an equal opportunity employer.