Automotive/Bus Mechanic (District Pool) - 26/27 SY

Sunnyside Unified School District; United States; Vor Ort; USD 24.378 - 34.720; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Sunnyside Unified School District is seeking an Automotive/Bus Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on buses and vehicles, ensuring safe transportation for students. Candidates should have a high school diploma and two years of mechanical experience.

This position requires the ability to pass a district examination, possess a Class B CDL license, and may necessitate fluency in Spanish. With a salary grade of J and hourly pay of $21.45, the job includes 8-hour workdays across 260 days. Join us to support our community!

Qualifikationen

• Two (2) years mechanical work experience required.
• Must pass district examination with a score of 70 or greater.
• Arizona driver license with class B CDL certification required.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English may be required.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and repair buses, vehicles, and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to emergency calls.
• Complete paperwork and secure work area after tasks.
• Inspect and assure buses are in working order before routes.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving skills

Safety maintenance

Oral and written instructions

Effective working relationships

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shop and parts manuals

Jobbeschreibung

Automotive/Bus Mechanic (District Pool) - 26/27 SY JobID: 7893

• Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Mechanic
• Date Posted: 6/26/2026
• Location: Transportation
• Date Available: 07/01/2026

DEFINITION

Under close supervision of the lead mechanic, maintains and repairs buses, vehicles and mechanical equipment for the safe transportation of students and staff of the Sunnyside Unified School District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).

TASKS

Maintains and repairs buses, vehicles and equipment; repairs brakes, air conditioners, transmissions, engines, radiators, fuel systems, wheel chair lifts and restraints, tractors, mowers and other equipment; replaces windows; assures buses are working properly and ready for routes; may need to perform jump starts, brake adjustments, change light bulbs and repair tires before buses can be used in the morning.

Completes paperwork and work order slips; cleans and secures surrounding work area; responds to emergency calls or requests; inspects buses, vehicles and equipment and performs preventative maintenance; and performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of shop and parts manuals.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair on vehicles, buses and mechanical equipment.

SKILLS

• Skill in solving work orders or repairing maintenance problems.
• Skill in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments. Work requires frequent driving, walking, standing, sitting, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to moving or dangerous equipment, extreme weather conditions, toxic fumes and chemicals and infectious diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and two (2) years mechanical work experience.
• Must pass district administered examination with a score of 70 or greater.
• Must possess an Arizona driver license with class B CDL certification. Additional certifications may also be required as specified by the District.
• Depending on the needs of the District, some incumbents must be able to demonstrate fluency in both Spanish and English as a condition of employment.

Salary Grade: J

Hourly Pay: $21.45

Hours per Day: 8

Days: 260

Positions Available: 2.0 FTE

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