Bus Mechanic

Position Type:
Transportation/Mechanic

Date Posted:
4/17/2026

Location:
Zion-Benton Township District 126

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position Title: Bus Mechanic


Location: District Wide - Transportation Dept.

Reports To: Transportation Director

Classification: Transportation

Status: Classified- Zion-Benton Professional Trades Union

Term: 12 Month - Full Time

General Summary:

Maintains all District owned vehicles and equipment.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of the District's bus fleet and grounds equipment.
2. Ability to follow verbal and written directions and perform assignments as directed by Head Mechanic and/or Transportation Director.
3. Ability to multi-task and work with minimum supervision.
4. Perform preventative maintenance checks, automatic transmission services, and brake work.
5. Use common hand and power tools and equipment needed to repair vehicles.
6. Install auxiliary equipment, batteries, tires, brake components and wiring.
7. Maintain the appropriate records of repairs done.
8. Snow removal using both pick-up trucks and hand held equipment as needed and directed by Transportation Director.
9. Good communication skills.
10. Ability to be "on-call" as needed for emergencies.
11. Flexible hours for snow emergencies and other weather related needs.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by Head Mechanic and/or Transportation Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate with faculty and staff in a courteous and professional manner.
2. Competent in performing a high degree of detailed work.
3. Able to work well under pressure, problem solve, and meet deadlines.
4. Able to remain flexible and adapt to changing demands.
5. Maintains proper professional attire including uniform shirt.
6. Flexible work schedule to meet seasonal and emergency demands.

Education and Experience:

1. Three or more years' experience working on diesel school buses preferred.
2. Possess a valid driver's license and a CDL license.
3. Experience working with vehicle diagnostic computer software preferred.
4. Experience plowing snow preferred.
5. High school diploma or equivalent.

Application Procedure: Please complete online application and attach all forms.

0-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-100%

Seeing: Must be able to read reports and use computer, and see clearly the internal workings of any vehicle.

X

Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, staff, et.al. in the shop, via 2 way radio and via telephone.

X

Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must be able to stand to access parts and use and operate tools, mobility within shop and bus
lot.

X

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling:

X

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing:

X

Dexterity/Repetitive Motion: Must be able to perform small hand motions such as writing, using a computer or phone
system, and using hand tools, etc.

X

Physical Dimensions:


Heavy/Work: Exerting up to 50-80 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


Note:


The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Should the needs of the district and/or scope of responsibilities assigned to an employee's supervisor necessitate change, evaluation and modification of job descriptions may be required.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Zion-Benton Township High School District No. 126 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to recruit and employ the most qualified personnel and provide equal opportunities for advancement, including promotion and training, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, status as a disabled or military veteran, or on any other basis when prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Attachment(s):

• Bus Mechanic