ASE-Certified School Bus Mechanic

Carroll County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/Paid time off

Sick leave

Pension plan

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Job summary

Carroll County Schools Transportation Department is seeking a skilled Mechanic to maintain school buses and related equipment, ensuring safety and reliability of the fleet. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, inspections, and timely repairs to support student transportation.

You will diagnose malfunctions, service engines and transmissions, replace worn parts, and keep precise records. CDL and safety-first mindset are essential for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid CDL or agree to obtain license in a reasonable time span, not to exceed one year.
• Must possess a MVR that meets guidelines set forth in policy.
• Ability to drive a manual transmission.
• Satisfactory reference review.
• Ability to perform emergency road services.
• Must possess a High School Diploma.
• Must attend the Georgia Department of Education School Bus Technicians Workshop every other year.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and inspection programs as required by the laws of the State of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Education, and Carroll County Board of Education policies.
• Diagnose malfunctions, disassemble engines and transmissions, and examine parts for defects.
• Recondition and replace defective parts, such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves and bushings, using hand tools and precision measuring equipment and tests, adjust and time all types of engines.
• Perform emergency road services and attend to other problems needing immediate attention during working and non-working hours.
• Perform service jobs such as lubrication, tire repair, and cleaning of bus/automotive equipment.
• Keep records of work performed.
• Participate in housekeeping duties to include shop cleanup, grounds maintenance, and dressing room/work area.

Skills

CDL or obtain within year

Manual transmission driving

Emergency road service

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ASE Certification

Job description

Carroll County Schools Transportation Department is seeking a skilled Mechanic to maintain school buses and related equipment, ensuring safety and reliability of the fleet. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, inspections, and timely repairs to support student transportation.

You will diagnose malfunctions, service engines and transmissions, replace worn parts, and keep precise records. CDL and safety-first mindset are essential for this on-site position.