Campus Bus Driver Mechanic - IDEA Yukon (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools; Texas; On-site; USD 31,533 - 36,189; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Family Leave

Employer-Paid Mental Health Services

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Vacation Time

Relocation Allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks a Bus Driver Mechanic who will provide repairs and maintain the campus bus fleet to ensure safety and compliance. The position offers an hourly rate ranging from $22.89 to $26.27 based on experience, along with performance bonuses and benefits including paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, mental health services, and more. Ideal candidates must have at least a year in diesel mechanics, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year as Diesel Mechanic preferred.
• Valid Class A or B Driver’s License with “P” and “S” endorsements.
• DOT Physical Examination and State Region Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the bus fleet is in good working condition.
• Drive a school bus safely while maintaining fleet operations.
• Maintain accurate records of operation work orders.

Skills

Diesel Mechanic experience

Basic electrical diagnostics

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Service Finder

Job description

Role Mission

The Bus Driver Mechanic (CBDM) will provide basic level solutions of repairs and/or diagnose for the campus bus fleet to ensure unit availability, safe operating condition, and compliance with district, state, and federal requirements under the guidance of the District Mechanic. The CBDM also drives a school bus while maintaining the entire fleet in safe condition.

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $22.89 for 0 years of experience up to $26.27.
• Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Other Benefits

• Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.
• Dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development.
• Relocation allowance may be offered if applicable.

Competencies

• Communication – effectively conveys information using a variety of channels and techniques.
• Organization – keeps self and others organized through development of efficient systems.
• Problem Solving – synthesizes, analyzes, and prioritizes data and opportunities to develop strategies for achieving quantifiable goals.
• Continuous Improvement – proactively identifies opportunities to improve and consistently reflects on past actions to guide future decisions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year as Diesel Mechanic (preferred).
• License or Certification: Valid Class A or B Driver’s License with “P” and “S” endorsements, DOT Physical Examination, and State Region Certification.

Knowledge and Skills

• One (1) year experience in the diesel or automotive industry.
• Must be able to execute the following mechanic skills and duties:
• • PM inspections
  • Change lights
  • Basic electrical diagnostics, power/ground 2‑wire circuits
  • Knowledge of proper fluid levels
  • Oil changes without supervision
  • Belts/hoses
  • Battery replacement
  • Replace Synovia parts
  • Computer literate (Service Finder, email, Excel)
  • Minor repairs: alternators, coolant reservoirs, brakes
  • Window tint (can be trained on the job)
  • Seat repairs (patch work, cover, foam replacement)

Accountabilities

• Ensure the bus fleet is in good working condition and meets district, state, and federal requirements.
• Ensure campus fleet operational before transporting students.
• Seek advice from District Mechanic for minor repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of operation work orders.
• Maintain fleet in safe operating condition while achieving a 7% savings on maintenance costs over the previous year.
• Operate within budget parameters set by the Campus Transportation Manager.
• Work with Transportation Manager and District Mechanic to maintain accurate inventory of parts at the campus level.
• Maintain continuous education and upgrades in diesel engines provided by the District Mechanic.
• Lead team and hold them accountable for performance.
• Maintain open communication channel with Transportation Manager and District Mechanic.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing environments while maintaining established time constraints.
• Drive a school bus safely in accordance with scheduled times, maintain proper discipline, perform daily safety and operational inspections, oversee loading and unloading of students, and ensure seat belts are fastened.

Values

• Believes and is committed to the mission and being an agent of change: all students are capable of getting to and through college.
• Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
• Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes to learn and improve quickly.
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.
• Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.
• Believes in education as a profession and holds themselves to a high level of conduct, professionalism, and behaviors as models for colleagues and students.