Bus Mechanic

Bus MechanicThe Lafayette School Corporation is seeking a skilled and dependable Bus Mechanic to join our Transportation Department. Our mechanics play a vital role in ensuring the safety and reliability of a fleet that transports thousands of students each day. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of diesel-powered school buses and service vehicles in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while enjoying excellent benefits, a stable year-round schedule, and meaningful work that directly supports student success. Located in the heart of Greater Lafayette, our community combines the amenities of a growing city with the innovation and energy of Purdue University, making it one of the premier places to live and work in the Midwest.The Bus Mechanic performs preventative maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, and safety inspections on school buses and other corporation-owned vehicles. This position ensures that all transportation vehicles meet or exceed federal, state, and local safety requirements while helping maintain a safe, dependable fleet for students and staff.Qualifications required include a high school diploma or equivalent, demonstrated knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair, ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, brake, suspension, and engine-related issues, ability to safely operate shop equipment and diagnostic tools, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and eligibility to obtain an Indiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.Performance responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance on school buses and corporation-owned vehicles, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, brake, suspension, and engine-related issues, performing state-required school bus safety inspections and assisting with annual inspection programs, maintaining accurate maintenance records and repair documentation, operating computerized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot vehicle systems, performing welding and fabrication as needed for vehicle repairs, maintaining shop equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition, assisting in maintaining an adequate inventory of repair parts and supplies, responding to emergency vehicle breakdowns as needed, serving as a substitute school bus driver when necessary, and working collaboratively with transportation staff to maintain an efficient and reliable fleet.Working conditions include frequent exposure to diesel engines, vehicle exhaust, grease, dirt, noise, and changing weather conditions, and the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to all applicable safety procedures. Physical requirements include the ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, crawl, climb, and work in confined spaces for extended periods, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, and move heavy parts and equipment.Special requirements include eligibility to obtain and maintain an Indiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements, willingness to work overtime when necessary, willingness to drive bus routes or activity trips when operational needs require, and successfully passing all required background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and any other employment requirements.Competitive starting wage beginning at $22.00-$28.00 per hour, excellent health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and personal leave, stable year-round employment, modern transportation fleet and equipment, supportive team environment, and opportunity to make a direct impact on student safety every day.