SY 26-27 Transportation Mechanic

Position Type:
Transportation

Date Posted:
4/16/2026

Location:
Deer Creek Operations & Transportations
Deer Creek School District
Edmond, Oklahoma

JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Mechanic
Department: Transportation
Immediate Supervisor: Transportation Shop Foreman/Transportation Director

Job Goal: To keep the District's vehicles in a state of operational excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Diagnose and repair any and all problems for all District vehicles.

1. Support Transportation Safety/Trainer in investigating all accidents involving transportation vehicles.

1. Be available for service calls on any vehicle breakdowns.

1. Answer any call emergency breakdowns of vehicles as directed by the Transportation Shop Foreman.

1. Maintain shop/area tools in a clean and serviceable condition to ensure safe working conditions.

1. Clean up various body fluid spills including those containing blood and vomit.

1. Assist Transportation Shop Foreman and/or other Transportation Staff to check and maintain adequate levels of fuel for all Transportation vehicles.

1. Support Transportation Safety/Trainer to implement any changes in law, policies, procedures, etc.

1. Assist with compound cleanliness and maintenance.

1. Provide backup support for all areas of the Transportation Shop.

1. Other duties may be assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Responsible for assisting in the organization, administration and supervision in the areas of the school district transportation system. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.


EQUIPMENT:
Ability to use computer and computer related programs and other technologies needed to perform essential job functions. Use standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel to school District buildings and professional meetings as required.


PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents and the general public.
• Ability to plan budgets and use the mathematical skills required to do so.
• Maintain accurate records and support documentation for projects under the supervision of the position.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:
Class "A" or "B" CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements and no air brake restriction required. Must have the Oklahoma SDE certification and a Physical completed in accordance with all Federal/State rules. Working knowledge of a garage facility and parts department and capable of working with people in stressful conditions.


EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Experience in School Transportation recommended. School Bus Inspector Certification. Air-Conditioning Certification.


EXPERIENCE:
Extensive successful experience supervising personnel or directing transportation operations of an organization.


FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT