Bus Mechanic

ServingSchools; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ServingSchools is seeking a School Bus Mechanic in Brunswick, ME to maintain and service school department vehicles to ensure safe transportation for students. The role requires inspecting, repairing, and road testing buses as directed by the Head Mechanic, with adherence to Maine transport standards.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and ideally experience as a mechanic, plus a Maine CDL with P and S endorsements and state inspection certification.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vehicle repair and maintenance.
• High School Diploma/equivalent preferred; experience as a mechanic.
• Maine Commercial Driver’s License with P and S endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and inspects school department vehicles, performs repairs and road tests as assigned.
• Checks safety items on buses brought in for service.
• Drives a school bus to transport students when assigned.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and stores tools properly.
• Reports defects and recommendations to Head Mechanic and supervisor.
• May service disabled buses in adverse conditions.

Skills

Vehicle repair knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

To maintain school department vehicles to ensure the safe, clean, and comfortable transportation of students and drive as needed.

DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be knowledgeable and familiar with the contents of the “Minimum Standards for Pupil Transportation in Maine” manual and the statutes related to student transportation and school buses.
• Provides all hand tools normal to trade.
• Checks with Head Mechanic daily for work orders and assignments.
• Inspects, services, repairs, and road tests all school department vehicles that are referred to shop by vehicle drivers.
• Checks safety items on all buses brought in for service.
• Reports all defects that cannot be repaired in the shop to the supervisor.
• Maintains and properly stores all tools and equipment necessary to perform vehicle maintenance.
• Uses safety equipment provided and follows safety procedures.
• Makes recommendations to Head Mechanic for development and performance of a preventive maintenance program.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Reports all salvageable material to Head Mechanic.
• Is always prepared to drive a school bus to transport students when assigned.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
• May be required to service disabled buses in adverse conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS And LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of vehicle repair and maintenance.
• High School Diploma/equivalent preferred; experience as a mechanic.
• Maine Commercial Driver’s License with P and S endorsements.
• State of Maine certification to inspect Class A, B, and D vehicles
• CHRC - must have a Criminal History Record Check

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The Brunswick School Department does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.