Auto/Diesel Technician - Fleet Maintenance

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking an Auto/Diesel Technician - Fleet Maintenance in Suwanee, GA to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on school buses and diesel vehicles.

You will follow service checklists, document work, manage tools and parts, and coordinate with staff to determine maintenance needs. CDL with P&S endorsements and ASE certifications are required or pursued, with on-site shifts including potential on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL with School Bus Passenger and School (P&S) endorsements; required within 180 days
• ASE certification for S4 School Bus Brakes and T8 Truck Preventive Maintenance within 1 year; required
• S7 School Bus Air Conditioning Systems & Controls certification preferred
• HS diploma or GED required
• Automotive/diesel service technician training at an accredited technical school preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance services and safety inspections per standards
• Document labor, parts, and supplies on maintenance work orders
• Inspect vehicles using checklists and document results
• Perform corrective maintenance and repairs per procedures
• Research manuals, service bulletins, diagrams, and parts catalogs
• Maintain tool chest and inventory of hand tools
• Work night shift and on-call duties as required
• Maintain positive relationships with GCPS staff and customers
• Obtain and maintain ASE certification and CDL with P&S endorsements

Skills

Instruction accuracy

Vehicle parts knowledge

Engine emission knowledge

Diagnostics of parts

Attention to detail

Independent teamwork

Hazardous waste handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive/diesel tech training (accredited school)

Job description

Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL Required
• School Passenger and School (P&S) Bus within 180 Days Required
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technician certification required for S4 School Bus Brakes and T8 Truck Preventive Maintenance and Inspection within 1 Year Required
• S7 School Bus Air Conditioning Systems & Controls certification Preferred

Education Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required
• Automotive/diesel service technician training at an accredited technical school Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience as an automotive and/or diesel service technician Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately
• Knowledge of motor vehicle parts, materials, maintenance tools, hazards, and safety procedures
• Basic knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine emission standards and maintenance procedures
• Ability to diagnose and examines parts for defects
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of handling and disposing of hazardous wastes

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance services and safety inspections as directed and according to established standards.
  • Perform maintenance actions listed on the preventive maintenance work order and record labor, parts, and supplies used according to established procedures.
  • Inspect motor vehicles using inspection checklists and criteria as directed.
    • Document motor vehicle inspection results and record labor used according to established procedures.
• Perform corrective maintenance actions as directed and according to established standards.
  • Review operator complaint and vehicle maintenance history as appropriate.
  • Perform routine diagnosis and accomplish repair and/or rebuild actions as directed and in accordance with established procedures.
  • Document repair actions and results and record labor, parts, and supplies used according to established procedures.
• Research technical manuals, service bulletins and instructions, equipment diagrams, and parts catalogs in hard copy and on the internet.
  • Locate and follow recommended service, diagnostic, repair, installation, removal, and safety procedures.
  • Determine replacement and substitute parts needed to perform repairs.
• Provide and maintain automotive/diesel service technician tool chest and hand tools.
  • Assume responsibility for equipment, tools, and materials issued for working on motor vehicles.
  • Obtain and maintain an adequate inventory of serviceable technician provided hand tools as determined by supervisor.
  • Maintain and account for all special tools, parts, supplies, and equipment issued to the employee.
  • Clean and store tools promptly after use, and clean the shop bays.
• Work assigned shift as directed
  • Work night shift work hours as directed.
  • Respond to work requirements any time on any day of the week when assigned to on-call duty.
  • Be on call for necessary work 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Conduct training for private contractors as directed.
• Cooperate with and maintain a positive working relationship with all other school system personnel.
  • Maintain open communications with customers to assist in determining maintenance requirements and explaining maintenance services and repairs to vehicles.
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with other GCPS employees to promote teamwork and mutual support.
• Improve automotive/diesel service technician skills and abilities through in-service training and certification.
  • Obtain and maintain the required ASE certification and CDL with P&S endorsements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Auto/Diesel Technician - Fleet Maintenance

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Job Details

Job ID: 5982404

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Support Staff > Custodian
• Support Staff > Maintenance

Welcome to Gwinnett County Public Schools

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is the largest school system in Georgia and the 13th largest in the nation. A diverse community with urban and suburban characteristics, GCPS is home to students who speak over 158 languages in addition to English. A growing school district, GCPS started this past August with more than 160,000 students and hired over 700 new teachers for the 2009-10 school year. If you're an outstanding, high-achieving professional who wants to feel needed and appreciated by the community, and believes every child, regardless of background, can learn, then.

Contact Information

• Hollie A Marcus , Director, Recruitment
• 437 Old Peachtree Road
• Suwanee, Georgia 30024
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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