Assistant Mechanic

Bus Garage; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourbon County School District Bus Garage in Paris, Kentucky, is seeking an Assistant Mechanic to support the maintenance of district vehicles and equipment. The role involves stepping in for the Head Mechanic during absences and ensuring work is performed to keep the fleet in proper condition.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a general aptitude for mechanics, and the ability to obtain a CDL with a P endorsement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• General aptitude for mechanics with a desire to learn.
• Willingness to learn and be able to pass CDL with (P) endorsement.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Mechanic will assume duties of Head Mechanic in his/her absences.
• Able to pass CDL with (P) endorsement.
• Degree from a 2 year Diesel Mechanic School or 2 year working experience as a Diesel Mechanic or equivalent work experience.
• Keep a clean and safe work environment.
• Able to trouble shoot multi-plex wiring systems ECM system, injector and fuel pumps.
• Will perform all duties assigned by the Head Mechanic or Superintendent.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Skills

General aptitude for mechanics

CDL (P endorsement)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diesel mechanic training (2-year school)

2 years diesel mechanic experience

Job description

Assistant Mechanic

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Job Details

Job ID: 5390322

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required. General aptitude for mechanics with a desire to learn.

REPORTS TO: Head Mechanic

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

JOB GOAL: To provide the work necessary to keep the District’s vehicles and equipment in proper operating condition to prevent problems or interruptions to the educational program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Assistant Mechanic will assume duties of Head Mechanic in his/her absences.
• Able to pass CDL with (P) endorsement.
• Degree from a 2 year Diesel Mechanic School or 2 year working experience as a Diesel Mechanic or equivalent work experience.
• Keep a clean and safe work environment.
• Able to trouble shoot multi-plex wiring systems ECM system, injector and fuel pumps.
• Will perform all duties assigned by the Head Mechanic or Superintendent.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Working hours when school is in session 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..

Hours of employment when school is not in session 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Justin Roe , Director of Transportation and Maintenance
• Bus Garage
• Email: [e-mail]