Substitute Mechanic 2025-2026

About the role

The Transportation Director oversees the maintenance of all District vehicles and motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair all district vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on district vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Aid in preparing buses for State Inspection.
• Maintain high standard of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work areas.
• Assist with the fueling of buses.
• Diagnose, overhaul, and repair district grounds equipment.
• Test drive all district equipment as required.
• Attend appropriate continuing education classes and staff development meetings.
• Aid in department communication as required.
• Complete all required paperwork as required.
• Back-up bus routes as assigned or in case of emergency.
• Provide an appropriate role model for the students.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information.
• Assist with emergency evacuation of students.

Requirements

• Practical working experience and knowledge of truck and diesel mechanics.
• Minimum of 3 years of light, medium and heavy duty chassis experience.
• Specific background in mechanics of diesel motors.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to deal with emergency situations.
• Basic clerical skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class B CDL Driver's License with passenger, S endorsement and air brake endorsement or ability to maintain within 30 working days.
• Heavy truck, diesel and gasoline engine corrective and preventive maintenance experience.
• Possession of a full set of hand tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class B CDL Driver's License with passenger, S endorsement and air brake endorsement or ability to maintain within 30 working days.
• Practical working experience and knowledge of truck and diesel mechanics.
• Specific background in mechanics of diesel motors.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to deal with emergency situations.
• Basic clerical skills.
• Heavy truck, diesel and gasoline engine corrective and preventive maintenance experience.
• Possession of a full set of hand tools.

Skills

• Practical working experience and knowledge of truck and diesel mechanics.
• Specific background in mechanics of diesel motors.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to deal with emergency situations.
• Basic clerical skills.
• Heavy truck, diesel and gasoline engine corrective and preventive maintenance experience.
• Possession of a full set of hand tools.

Benefits

• Full reimbursement on the cost of the mechanic’s tools up to a maximum amount of $600 per year.

Pay

Employment based on need.

Schedule

Hours as assigned by Supervisor.