Certified Bus Mechanic II - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Springs School District 11 is seeking a Certified Bus Mechanic II to independently diagnose, repair, and maintain a diverse fleet of district vehicles. You will lead advanced diagnostics, inspections, and safety-critical repairs while supporting other mechanics and ensuring safe student transportation.

The role requires relevant ASE certifications, experience with heavy-duty vehicles, and the ability to operate under district and state standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ASE certification or equivalent for heavy-duty trucks/buses.
• CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum three years of experience servicing light- to heavy-duty vehicles.
• Must meet District driving policy and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Independently diagnose and repair complex vehicle systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Read manuals, schematics, and repair procedures.
• Provide technical guidance to Bus Mechanic I staff.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in CMMS.
• Respond to emergency service calls when needed.

Job description

Certified Bus Mechanic II - Colorado Springs School District 11

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Job Details

Job ID: 5912734
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position: Educational Support Professional : Certified Bus Mechanic

Department/School: Transportation

Reports To: Transportation Fleet Maintenance Manager

FTE: 1.0

Days/Year: 260

Salary Grade: N18

Salary Schedule: This position is based on the 2026-2027 Education Support Professional (ESP) Salary Schedule-Non-School Based Positions (Group C)

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Bring your advanced mechanical skills and certifications to a team dedicated to safely transporting students throughout Colorado Springs School District 11. As a Bus Mechanic II, you will take on complex diagnostics, repairs, and inspections while helping maintain the safety and reliability of a diverse District fleet.

This position offers the opportunity to use your technical expertise in meaningful work, solve challenging mechanical problems, support the development of other mechanics, and make a direct contribution to safe and dependable student transportation every day.

Position Summary

The Bus Mechanic II (Certified Bus Mechanic) is the advanced, certified level within the District’s bus mechanic career progression. The position independently performs advanced and complex maintenance, diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on District school buses, trucks, vans, automobiles, grounds maintenance equipment, and other fleet vehicles and equipment.

The position diagnoses complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computerized vehicle systems; performs major and safety-critical repairs; conducts required vehicle and school bus inspections; and evaluates vehicle safety and operational readiness in accordance with District, state, and federal requirements. The position exercises advanced technical judgment and works with a high degree of independence.

Serves as a technical resource to Bus Mechanic I employees and other Transportation staff by providing technical guidance related to diagnostics, repair procedures, inspections, and skill development. The position does not have formal supervisory responsibility unless specifically assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Independently performs scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on District school buses, trucks, vans, automobiles, trailers, grounds maintenance equipment, and other fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Determines appropriate diagnostic and repair approaches for complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, air brake, drivetrain, and computerized vehicle systems.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of complex and major vehicle and equipment systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications, industry standards, and applicable District, state, and federal requirements.
• Utilizes computerized and electronic diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults, determine appropriate repairs, and verify completed repairs.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals, manufacturer service information, electrical schematics, diagnostic data, specifications, and repair procedures to diagnose and repair vehicle and equipment systems.
• Performs required school bus and vehicle inspections in accordance with District procedures and applicable state and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates vehicle and equipment condition, identifies safety-critical defects, determines required corrective action, and determines whether vehicles and equipment are safe for return to service.
• Troubleshoots, services, and repairs hydraulic and air brake systems and other safety-critical vehicle systems.
• Responds to road and emergency service calls involving disabled or malfunctioning District vehicles and equipment, including during adverse weather and other challenging conditions.
• Prioritizes and coordinates repair activities based on safety, operational needs, vehicle availability, and service requirements to minimize disruptions to Transportation operations.
• Completes work orders and maintains accurate records of inspections, diagnostics, repairs, labor, parts, materials, and vehicle and equipment condition in the District's computerized maintenance management system.
• Coordinates with fleet maintenance staff and the Transportation parts purchaser to identify parts and materials needed for repairs and support appropriate inventory levels.
• Provides technical guidance to Bus Mechanic I employees and other Transportation staff regarding diagnostics, repair procedures, inspections, troubleshooting, and safe work practices.
• Demonstrates and provides technical assistance related to maintenance, repair, diagnostic, inspection, and safety procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to school bus drivers, vehicle operators, and other Transportation staff regarding vehicle operation and mechanical concerns.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, organized, and professional condition.
• Maintains required licenses, certifications, and inspection credentials and remains current on applicable technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with mechanics, drivers, equipment operators, supervisors, vendors, and other District staff to support safe and reliable fleet operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices of vehicle maintenance, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Gasoline and diesel engines and heavy-duty vehicle systems.
• School buses, trucks, automobiles, trailers, grounds maintenance equipment, and other fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, air brake, braking, steering, suspension, drivetrain, transmission, and computerized vehicle systems.
• School bus and vehicle inspection procedures and applicable District, state, and federal safety and inspection requirements.
• Manufacturer specifications, technical service information, repair procedures, electrical schematics, and diagnostic information.
• Computerized and electronic vehicle diagnostic equipment and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, and equipment used in fleet maintenance and repair.
• Safe vehicle maintenance, repair, inspection, and shop practices.

Skill in:

• Diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, air brake, drivetrain, and computerized vehicle systems.
• Performing advanced troubleshooting and determining appropriate diagnostic and repair approaches.
• Performing major and safety-critical vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Using computerized and electronic diagnostic equipment to identify faults and verify repairs.
• Performing required school bus and vehicle inspections.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals, manufacturer specifications, electrical schematics, diagnostic information, and repair procedures.
• Evaluating vehicle condition and identifying safety-critical defects.
• Providing technical guidance and assistance to developing mechanics and other Transportation staff.
• Accurately documenting inspections, diagnostics, repairs, parts, labor, and maintenance activities.

Ability to:

• Independently diagnose complex vehicle and equipment problems and determine appropriate corrective action.
• Independently perform advanced, major, and safety-critical repairs in accordance with established standards and requirements.
• Evaluate vehicle and equipment safety and determine whether vehicles are appropriate for return to service.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge across a diverse District fleet.
• Exercise sound technical judgment when diagnosing problems, determining repairs, and prioritizing work.
• Apply manufacturer specifications, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements to maintenance, repair, and inspection activities.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and inspection credentials.
• Use computerized maintenance management and diagnostic systems effectively.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely maintenance and inspection documentation.
• Provide effective technical guidance, assistance, and skill development support to Bus Mechanic I employees and other Transportation staff.
• Prioritize repair work based on safety, operational needs, and vehicle availability.
• Respond effectively to emergency service calls and changing operational conditions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with mechanics, drivers, operators, supervisors, vendors, and other District staff.
• Work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative fleet maintenance team.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment.
• Demonstrate dependability, initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to safe and reliable fleet operations.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Specialized coursework, technical education, apprenticeship, or training in automotive, diesel, truck, bus, or heavy-equipment maintenance and repair
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience servicing and repairing light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, including trucks and/or buses.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record as required by District policy
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Heavy Duty Truck and/or Bus certification(s)
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain the required CDL within six (6) months of appointment
• Department of Transportation Brake Inspector Certificate, Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Inspector Certificate, and Opacity Inspector License, or ability to obtain required credentials within twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months of appointment.
• Maintain all licenses and certifications required to perform assigned duties

Preferred

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Heavy-Duty Equipment Maintenance, or a related field.
• Additional ASE certifications beyond those required for the position.
• Experience maintaining and repairing school buses or other large fleet vehicles in a school district, municipal, governmental, or commercial fleet environment.
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or training to other mechanics or maintenance staff.
• Experience with computerized fleet maintenance management systems and advanced vehicle diagnostic technologies.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in a vehicle maintenance shop environment and may also occur outdoors, at District schools and facilities, along roadways, or at other locations where District vehicles and equipment require service. Employees may be exposed to varying weather conditions, vehicle exhaust, fumes, odors, oils, fuels, lubricants, chemicals, dust, dirt, noise, vibration, moving mechanical equipment, and other conditions associated with vehicle maintenance and repair.

Work may include emergency service calls and duties performed outdoors during adverse weather conditions. Employees must meet applicable physical and regulatory requirements associated with operating District commercial vehicles.

Essential functions include performing physically demanding vehicle maintenance, inspection, diagnostic, and repair activities. The position requires standing and walking for extended periods and regularly bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, grasping, turning, and working in, under, and around vehicles and equipment.

Physical requirements include lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds and safely moving, positioning, installing, or removing vehicle components, tools, equipment, and materials necessary to perform assigned duties. The position may also require climbing stairs or ladders and operating hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, computers, and other maintenance equipment.

The position requires effective communication and the ability to receive and process information through vision, hearing, or other assisted means. Employees must be able to identify environmental and mechanical cues necessary to safely inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles and equipment.

Duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employees in this category will also receive the following for the 2026-2027 school year:

• Non-Recurring Pay: 8% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 4% on November paycheck and 4 % on May paycheck).

Base Salary Setting: Employment, assignment and salary placement, is in accordance with job description requirements. A work history is required to demonstrate job title, job duties and time worked in the position. Grade placement for ESP positions is determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title resource. Reference the linked How Your Compensation Is Determined for more details.

Salary Setting (New Hires): Any newly-employed Education Support Professional will be placed on the twenty-five (25) step system. Each step represents two years of experience, based upon equivalent experience. The maximum number of years of experience granted is 19-20 years, which is equivalent to placement on step ten (10). Steps are determined by experience listed on the application and resume.

Salary Setting (Rehires): Returning employees who have previously resigned or separated from the District will be rehired at the same step they were on at the time of resignation/separation plus any new experience gained in the same job, provided step increases were approved by the Board during the years in question.

Employees with experience in the District who have left the District and then returned to the same position shall be hired at the same pay grade (refers to the ESP placement on salary schedule by job title) and step at time of resignation. Additional relevant experience gained after resignation may be evaluated from the application and updated resume.

See Employee Handbook (located on the D11 website) for information on salary setting for rehires (after retirement), promotions and lateral transfers.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex,marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.

NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599 , Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]

The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11: AC, AC-R, GBA, GBAA, JBB, JBB-R

Position Type: Full-TimeSalary: $20.95 to $25.04 Per HourJob Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chadwick Isherwood , Lead III (Transportation)
• Transportation
• Email: [e-mail]