Assistant Bus Fleet Technician/Mechanic

Young World Physical Education; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Service District 112 in Vancouver, Washington is seeking an Assistant Bus Fleet Technician/Mechanic on a part-time basis. The role performs mechanical service and maintenance for school buses under the supervision of the Bus Fleet Technician/Mechanic.

Starting pay ranges from $23.95 to $29.14 per hour, with a later update to $24.57–$29.90 effective 09/01/2026. Candidates should have a high school diploma, one year of auto repair experience, and a valid CDL Class C with a passenger

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year work experience in automotive repair and maintenance.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class C minimum, with passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and regular school bus safety inspections.
• Change oil and filters, adjust brakes, lubricate chassis, wheel bearing and other assemblies.
• Communicate effectively with staff.
• Perform general tune-ups utilizing diagnostic equipment.
• Repair and replace seats, latches, and other body components and assemblies.
• Operate battery chargers, compression gauges, hoists, jacks, pumps, compressors, air tools, presses, air wrenches and other shop tools, equipment and machines require for performing repair and maintenance of motor vehicles.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Produce and maintain accurate and detailed records of fleet maintenance and service work.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop and parts room.
• May be required to drive bus routes on occasion.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive repair

Tools handling

CDL Class C

Passenger endorsement

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Assistant Bus Fleet Technician/Mechanic

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112 Educational Service District 112 - Vancouver, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5864835

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 31, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Specialized Transportation Director, the Assistant Bus Fleet Technician/Mechanic will perform mechanical service and maintenance of school buses or related equipment as assigned by the Bus Fleet Technician/Mechanic.

Salary

The full hourly range for this position is $23.95 - $29.14. Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Effective 09/01/2026, the hourly compensation range will be $24.57 - $29.90. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment

This position is on an "as needed" basis.

Regular attendance required: accepting and working full substitute assignments is an expectation of this position.

Essential Functions

• Perform preventative maintenance and regular school bus safety inspections.
• Change oil and filters, adjust brakes, lubricate chassis, wheel bearing and other assemblies.
• Communicate effectively with staff.
• Perform general tune-ups utilizing diagnostic equipment.
• Repair and replace seats, latches, and other body components and assemblies.
• Operate battery chargers, compression gauges, hoists, jacks, pumps, compressors, air tools, presses, air wrenches and other shop tools, equipment and machines require for performing repair and maintenance of motor vehicles.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions

• Produce and maintain accurate and detailed records of fleet maintenance and service work.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop and parts room.
• May be required to drive bus routes on occasion.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year work experience in automotive repair and maintenance.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class C minimum, with passenger endorsement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a public sector setting.
• Experience working on buses.

Working Conditions

• Work in shop environment with power tools and equipment and vehicle fluids.
• Must be able to move or position up to 50 pounds.
• Must work outdoors in various weather conditions for roadside repairs.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands.

Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Maintain Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class C, with passenger endorsement.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $23 to $29 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance, Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mayra Tapia-Mendez , HR Manager
• 2500 NE 65th Ave
• Vancouver, Washington 98661
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]