Automotive Mechanic

JENKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenks Public Schools Transportation in Jenks, Oklahoma, is seeking an Automotive Mechanic to diagnose and repair district buses and the automotive fleet. This twelve-month classified hourly position requires a High School diploma or GED, a valid State School bus certification, and a Commercial Driver's License (CDL training provided).

Starting date is immediate. You will perform major repairs, preventive maintenance, and operate buses and service vehicles safely, maintaining high workmanship and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid State School bus certification and all health and employment standards required.
• CDL training provided; CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair district buses and automotive fleet.
• Major repairs (gasoline and diesel overhauls, transmissions, welding).
• Operate all buses, support, and service vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain safety standards and good housekeeping.
• Drive bus routes as necessary.

Skills

Safety conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

State School bus certification

Commercial Driver's License

Tools

CDL license

Job description

Automotive Mechanic

Jenks Public Schools Transportation - Jenks, Oklahoma

Job Details

Job ID: 5927176

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Automotive Mechanic

Reports to: Automotive Mechanic Foreperson/Coordinator

Supervises: None

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid State School bus certification and all health and employment standards required.
• Technical training and/or appropriate years experience set by Board.
• Commercial Drivers License required (will train).
• Good aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal: To keep all district vehicles and buses in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair district buses and automotive fleet.
• Knowledge of major repair to buses and all district automotive fleet, including gasoline and diesel overhaul, transmissions, workbench overhaul, and welding.
• Proficiency and qualification to operate all buses, support, and service vehicles.
• Uses preventive maintenance to all automotive fleet and shop equipment, maintaining a high quality of workmanship, safety standards, good housekeeping, and a cooperative attitude with co-workers.
• Drive bus route, as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms: Twelve (12) month classified hourly contract

FLSA Qualification: Non-Exempt

Evaluation: Jenks Public Schools Classified Evaluation

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 80 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25.92 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brad Smythe , Director
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]