Assistant Mechanic

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Holly Area Schools is seeking a Head Mechanic and/or designated supervisor to oversee the daily workload and lead the vehicle maintenance for district buses, trucks, vans, and other equipment. You will diagnose problems, perform repairs, and coordinate shop activities to keep the fleet safe and reliable.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and a technical school degree in automotive maintenance preferred, with three to five years’ experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical School degree in automotive truck and tractor maintenance preferred, with three to five years’ experience.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain licenses to drive a school bus with passengers.
• Must have or obtain Michigan ASE or state licenses in heavy duty areas within district timeframes.
• Must possess bus and truck mechanic tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle problems and perform repairs per manufacturer instructions and state/federal regs.
• Assist with routine preventive maintenance, inspection, servicing, and repair of district vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Keep shop tools and equipment in proper working order.
• Inspections, service, and repair of electrical, engine, transmissions, brakes, cooling systems, and drivetrains.

Skills

FERPA compliance

Reliability

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical School degree in automotive truck and tractor maintenance (preferred)

Tools

Bus mechanic tools

Job description

Deadline: November 13, 2026
District/Organization: Holly Area Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time

The Position

Head Mechanic and/or designated supervisor assigns the daily work load. The Assistant Mechanic’s duties include all areas of vehicle maintenance, diagnosis, and repair on school buses, pick-up trucks, vans, tractors, and other vehicles or mechanical equipment owned by the school district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent education required. Technical School degree in automotive truck and tractor maintenance preferred, with three to five years’ experience.
• Must possess or be willing and able to obtain licenses and certifications required to drive a school bus with passengers within a timeframe established by the District.
• Must possess or be willing and able to obtain a current Michigan License through either ASE or the State of Michigan in the following areas: Heavy Duty Brakes, Heavy Duty Suspension and Steering, Heavy Duty Diesel Engines, Heavy Duty Drive Train and Computer Electronic Engine and Transmission Diagnostics within a timeframe established by the District.
• Must possess bus and truck mechanic tools.
• Follows FERPA Laws and student privacy.
• Adheres to District and school rules, policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Behaves in a way that demonstrates collegiality, professionalism, and respect for students, staff, families, and the public.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance, which is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle problems and perform repairs as needed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and State and Federal regulations.
• Assist with routine preventative maintenance, inspection, servicing, and repair of District vehicles, school buses, and equipment.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Keeps shop equipment and tools in proper working order.
• Maintains a clean and organized garage and grounds area (i.e., snow removal).
• Inspects and repairs electrical systems.
• Performs engine tune-ups; troubleshoots and repairs engines.
• Inspects, services, and repairs transmissions, cooling lines, and filters.
• Inspects, services, and repairs brake systems, air, and hydraulic systems.
• Inspects, services, and repairs drivetrain, front suspension, windows, and frames.
• Inspects, services, and repairs cooling systems, radiator hoses, pump, and block.
• Repairs carburetors and fuel problems; Inspects, services, and repairs exhaust systems.
• Answers service calls and responds to breakdowns; conducts on-site repairs when possible.
• Repairs hydraulic wheelchair lifts and hydraulic lift gates; installs seat belts and harness on Special Needs buses.
• May be required to work overtime during special situations, inclement weather, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, hold; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to balance or climb.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

This position reports to the Director of Operations, Transportation Supervisor, and District Administration.