12 Month Mechanic 1.0 FTE

Tempe Union High School District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe Union High School District is seeking a skilled mechanic for their transportation department to ensure the maintenance of school buses and district vehicles. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of mechanical experience with gasoline and diesel engines, and must hold a valid commercial driver's license. Key responsibilities include inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing vehicles, as well as maintaining safety compliance.

Join our team to support a safe operational environment for students and staff. Competitive hours and a stable work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years mechanical experience in gasoline and diesel engines.
• Commercial driver's license and licensing in R-134a required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and repairs mechanical defects on all district vehicles.
• Maintains records of time, material, and parts.
• Performs annual emissions testing and certification inspections.
• Coordinates with state officials for inspections.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Problem detection and analysis

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Oscilloscope

Computer analyzer

Job description

Department: Transportation

Reports to: Director of Transportation/Transportation Supervisor

Term: 12 Months

Full Time: 40 hours

Position Summary

Works in collaboration with the Director of Transportation and other departmental staff to ensure school buses and other District vehicles are maintained in safe operating condition.

Essential Functions

• Inspects, diagnoses, and makes repairs of mechanical defects on all buses, vans, cars, and trucks in the transportation department.
• Detects, analyzes, and repairs any mechanical problems on all district vehicles.
• Maintains all vehicles in safe operating condition, according to latest safety standards.
• Indicates and identifies the need for appropriate parts for repair.
• Maintains records of time, material, and parts, warranties, and preventive maintenance.
• Performs annual emissions testing and certification inspections as required.
• Coordinates with state officials to perform annual emission and licensing inspections.
• Operates and performs tasks using modern mechanical and electrical testing and maintenance equipment, including but not limited to, oscilloscope, infrared, and computer analyzer.
• Promotes and maintains a high standard of safety and housekeeping methods in all work connected areas.
• Complies with EOA, OSHA, ADOT and DPS inspections and requirements.
• Serves as a bus driver when as required.
• Ensures that all work is completed in accordance with District policy and applicable state and federal laws.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Training And Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five years mechanical experience in gasoline and diesel engines.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

• Commercial driver's license (valid licensure must be maintained).
• Licensed in R-134a (valid licensure must be maintained).

ADA And Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

When duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.