Bus Mechanic - Transportation

Dublin City Schools; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Dublin City Schools in Dublin, OH is seeking a Bus Mechanic to maintain the district's buses and fleet vehicles, ensuring safe transportation for students and minimal downtime.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, ASE certifications, and experience with school buses and heavy trucks; CDL with SP endorsement is preferred and three years of verifiable maintenance experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ASE certifications: Medium/Heavy truck, School Bus, Transit, Automotive, Brakes.
• Cummins certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications for school bus parts and equipment.
• OH/Regional experience with school buses and heavy trucks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment problems and perform repairs on district vehicles.
• Maintain vehicle service records using fleet maintenance software.
• Perform regular maintenance following the preventive schedule.
• Repair and service diesel/alternative fuel buses and fleet equipment.
• Ensure safety of students and professional workplace conduct.

Skills

ASE certifications

Cummins certification

CDL with SP endorsement

read/interpret specs

heavy vehicle maintenance

communication skills

physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

Title: Bus Mechanic - Transportation

Reports to: Coordinator of Transportation

Department: Business Operations

Job Status: FLSA Overtime Eligible

Position Summary

To keep the district's buses and fleet vehicles in such a state of operating excellence that they are safe to transport students and present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

Job Qualifications

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certifications in: Medium/Heavy truck, School Bus, Transit, Automotive, Brakes.
• Cummins Certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications regarding school bus parts and related equipment in the service department.
• International and Freightliner experience preferred.
• Ohio Class B CDL with SP endorsement preferred, qualified to obtain if not currently held.
• 3 years verifiable employment records in motor vehicle and maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact in a professional manner.
• A suitably dressed, neat and clean appearance.
• Being physically qualified (Rule 3301-83-07 of the Ohio Administrative Code).
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties

• Diagnose equipment problems and perform necessary repairs on district vehicles.
• Maintain vehicle service records using current fleet maintenance software program.
• Perform regular maintenance following the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Repair, overhaul, maintain and service diesel/alternative fuel powered buses and transportation fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Investigate, address and prioritize complex issues to determine the course of action and solve service‑related issues.
• Present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Review maintenance support applications daily for exceptions and report findings to the department head in regards to fluid usage and tire pressure readings from continental yard readers.
• Perform diagnostic tests for routine maintenance procedures and determine a course of action for damaged parts and systems.
• Repair malfunctioning components, retrofit engines, change brakes, adjust steering systems, replace worn‑out parts, and change hydraulic fluids.
• Use computerized equipment along with welding torches, pneumatic wrenches, hydraulic jacks, screwdrivers, pliers, mallets and precision gauges and other applicable equipment.
• Ensure the safety of students.
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
• Remain free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substances and abuse of prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Understand the legal responsibility to help install in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

Terms of Employment

261 days (251 work days and 10 paid holidays); 8 hours per day, excluding lunch; number of days of vacation, holidays and salary as determined by Negotiated Agreement. Work year to be established by the Board.

Salary

Starting hourly rate: $25.43/hr - $29.44/hr.

The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.