Bus Mechanic

Butts County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Butts County School System in transportation seeks a Mechanic to repair, maintain, and overhaul its fleet of school buses. The role requires performing inspections, planning repairs, and keeping accurate repair records within the Transportation Department.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and obtain a valid CDL with P and S endorsements within 12 months of employment. The position involves standard work hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must possess or obtain a valid commercial drivers license (CDL) with P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs various repairs, maintenance and modifications to school buses
• Examines vehicles and assesses the nature and extent of damage or malfunction
• Plans work and repairs procedures
• Prepares paperwork for all repairs
• Transfers buses as needed
• Maintains work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CDL endorsements P/S

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Transportation/ Mechanic
• Date Posted: 1/5/2024
• Location: Transportation
• Closing Date: Until Filled

The Butts County School System is seeking applicants for a Mechanic in the Butts County School System's Transportation Department.

Position Summary

Repairs, maintains and overhauls fleet of school buses.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must possess or obtain a valid commercial drivers license (CDL) with P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements within 12 months of employment.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs various repairs, maintenance and modifications to school buses
• Examines vehicles and assesses the nature and extent of damage or malfunction
• Plans work and repairs procedures
• Prepares paperwork for all repairs
• Transfers buses as needed
• Maintains work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Details

• Salary Schedule: Mechanics
• Work Days: 230
• Daily Hours: 8
• Pay Grade: Grade II/Step

NOTE: At least three professional references are required for those applicants that have not previously worked with Butts County Schools. Please provide email addresses on your application when providing references and we will send the reference form for you.

• Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment.
• Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.