Bus Mechanic

Star City School District; Star City (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Star City School District is seeking a Bus Mechanic to maintain and repair school buses and district vehicles. The role reports to the Transportation Supervisor and involves 255 days of work at 8 hours per day, with some overtime during the school year. Starting immediately with competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Required: High School Diploma or GED and Arkansas CDL Class B with Passenger, Air Brake, and S Endorsements. Three years of mechanic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Arkansas CDL Class B with Passenger, Air Brake, and S Endorsements are required.
• Three years experience as a mechanic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional behavior and represent the district.
• Perform mechanical repairs for safety and reliability of buses and vehicles.
• Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on buses.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and service logs.
• Operate buses and other vehicles as needed for maintenance.

Skills

Diagnose issues

Vehicle repair

Tool operation

Heavy lifting

Safety training

Bus operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Arkansas CDL Class B with Passenger, Air Brake, S Endorsements

Tools

Automotive diagnostic equipment

Wheel balancing equipment

Tire repair equipment

Welding equipment

Drills and grinders

Job description

Bus Mechanic

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Job Details

Job ID: 5856276

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Star City School District

Position Title: Bus Mechanic

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

Length of Contract: 255 Days (8hrs per day)

Salary: Commensurate with Experience https://drive.google.com/file/d/11hXS0xnjyzkmXLHeD1INZBjUUL8R4WIP/view?usp=drivesdk

Overtime:Position requires some overtime during student school year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform mechanical repairs to ensure proper performance and safety of school buses and district vehicles. Follow all applicable laws and regulations in regard to school buses and the safety of students and drivers.

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Arkansas Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with Passenger, Air Brake, and S Endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with general supervision.
• Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts.
• Ability to pass alcohol and drug test.
• Ability to pass required bus driver safety training.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to operate a school bus.

Experience

• Three years experience as a mechanic preferred.
• The Board may find appropriate and acceptable alternatives to the above qualifications.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school district in a positive manner at all times.
• Articulate a positive image of the school district and school district personnel.
• Demonstrate effective customer service strategies to all district patrons.
• Use diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
• Perform mechanical repairs in a timely manner.
• Perform welding and minor bodywork.
• Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule to include: rotate and balance tires; change oil and filters; lubricate vehicle parts; inspect and replace hoses, belts, mirrors, lamps; and maintain all fluid levels.
• Maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance.
• Inspect vehicles and evaluate the condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed and maintain service records.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including bleeding of air tanks, on shop equipment according to established schedules.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor immediately.
• Help keep the bus shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
• Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
• Operate buses and other vehicles as needed for maintenance.
• Work irregular hours as needed.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.
• Substitute Bus Route Driver as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED

Automotive diagnostic equipment, wheel balancing equipment, tire repairing equipment, small hand tools, drills, drill press, grinder, air-powered tools, welding torch, torque wrench, jacks and lift equipment, school bus, and district vehicles.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands

Moderate walking, standing, climbing; heavy lifting, carrying; stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching; work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts; exposed to dampness and humidity, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline and diesel fuel.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Last updated:May 19th, 2025

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.16 to $24.51 Per Hour

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lezeme Winn , Director of Student Services
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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