Bus Maintenance

Shaker Heights City School District; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Huber Heights City Schools is seeking a Bus Maintenance Technician to keep the district's vehicle fleet in top operating condition. The role requires a Class B CDL with endorsements and ASE Master Certification, with responsibilities that include diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining buses to pass state inspections.

The position involves daily record-keeping, coordinating with drivers and supervisors, and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class B CDL with air brake, school bus, and passenger endorsements.
• Repair and maintenance of buses and other heavy vehicles.
• Two years of mechanic experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair district vehicular equipment.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Keep buses compliant with state Highway Patrol inspections.
• Assist drivers with preventive maintenance before routes.
• Record daily gas pump readings each morning.
• Record gas storage tank readings as directed by the Supervisor.
• Prioritize daily work orders and assign priorities.
• Coordinate with the Transportation Supervisor on maintenance tasks.
• Maintain records of all maintenance and repair work.
• Perform regular and monthly safety inspections.
• Attend meetings as requested by supervisors and the Superintendent.
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping standards across work areas.

Skills

Class B CDL with endorsements

Bus/vehicle maintenance

Communication skills

Alternatives to qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ASE Master Certification

Job description

Huber Heights City Schools – 2026-2027

Bus Maintenance – Salary Range: $27.11 – $30.01 per hour. Pay increase of $3.50 per hour for Master ASE certification.

Location: Transportation

Length of work day: 8 hours per day

Length of work year: 12 months

Date of posting: April 22, 2026

Job Description

To keep the district's vehicle fleet in a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or training and experience that is considered equivalent.
• Possession of a current Class B CDL license with air brake, school bus, and passenger endorsements.
• Proficiency in repair and maintenance of buses, trucks, and other automotive equipment.
• Two years of mechanic experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Transportation Supervisor

Job Goal

To keep the district's vehicle fleet in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Performance Responsibilities

• Perform diagnosis and repair of district vehicular equipment.
• Assist in maintaining a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain buses to facilitate successful completion of all state Highway Patrol inspections.
• Assist drivers with all components associated with preventative checks and maintenance prior to leaving on their bus routes.
• Record daily gas pump readings each morning.
• Dip and record gas storage tank readings as directed by the Supervisor.
• Make daily inspection of work orders to establish priorities.
• Effectively prioritize daily workload to maximize department efficiency.
• Exchange/retrieve video hardware and equipment from buses as directed by the Supervisor.
• Communicate with the Transportation Supervisor about needed items, materials, and supplies.
• Assist the Transportation Supervisor in establishing an efficient and effective system of routine automotive maintenance and preventive care.
• Maintain records of all maintenance and repair work.
• Perform regular and monthly safety inspections.
• Attend meetings as requested by the Transportation Supervisor, Director of Business Operations, and/or the Superintendent.
• Maintain high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work-connected areas.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment and machines (OSHA).
• Report all conditions that present safety hazards on buses and other automotive equipment immediately to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations for the storage, use, and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste, and hazardous material (OSHA).
• Assist with phones and radio communications as needed.
• Support department efforts to properly pre-treat, plow, and salt district parking lots as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor, Director of Business Operations, and/or the Superintendent.

Conduct

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. Each staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Mathematics Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts, fundamental mathematical operations and any specialized knowledge needed to perform general and specific job requirements.

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with drivers, mechanics, support staff, and other school personnel. Effectively follow written and oral directions of supervisory personnel.

Technology Skills

Ability to use technology resources as required by job responsibilities including, but not limited to, Windows workstations, the Microsoft Office software suite, email, web-based platforms, and proprietary transportation applications.

Additional Demands

• Regularly sit, walk, stand, talk, and hear.
• Interact effectively with others.
• Regularly work predetermined and set hours.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull items.
• Occasionally be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Lift up to 70 pounds.
• Have knowledge of, and comply with, all local and state regulations.
• Occasionally perform some evening and weekend work.
• Have vision capabilities including both close and distance vision.
• Be eligible for ASE school bus Master Certification.

Evaluation

Transportation Supervisor

Terms of Employment

Per Contract

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.