Assistant Bus Fleet Technician/Mechanic
EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112 Educational Service District 112 - Vancouver, Washington Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID: 5955021
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 08, 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 $24.57 - $29.90. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.
Assignment: This position will work full-time (8 hours per day) and year-round. Regular attendance required: The expectation is to maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Essential Functions/Other 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.
- 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/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- 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.
- Experience working in a public sector setting.
- Experience working on buses.
Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
- 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.
- 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: 360-750-7500
- Email: mayra.tapia-mendez@esd112.org