Certified Bus Mechanic – School Bus Maintenance

Portage Public Schools; Portage (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Public Schools in Portage, MI is seeking a Bus Mechanic - Maintenance to perform specialized mechanical duties in repair, inspection and routine maintenance of heavy and light automotive equipment.

Responsibilities include repairing diesel and gasoline buses, trucks, cars and other powered equipment, preparing records, supporting annual state inspections, maintaining inventory, and providing guidance to junior staff; occasional backup driving; adherence to district policies.

Qualifications

• High school education with coursework in skilled trades.
• 4 years of automotive repair experience.
• State Certified Mechanic and ability to obtain CDL Class B with Air Brake and School Bus endorsements and pass MDOT physical.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Proficient computer and document skills.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Repair, inspect and maintain diesel and gasoline buses, trucks, cars, and related equipment.
• Prepare records of work performed.
• Support annual school bus inspections by the State of Michigan.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of equipment, supplies and materials and follow preventive maintenance program.
• Provide technical guidance to lower-level personnel and act as back-up bus driver.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Transportation Manager and maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Computer skills

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma with skilled trades coursework

Job description

Portage Public Schools in Portage, MI is seeking a Bus Mechanic - Maintenance to perform specialized mechanical duties in repair, inspection and routine maintenance of heavy and light automotive equipment.

Responsibilities include repairing diesel and gasoline buses, trucks, cars and other powered equipment, preparing records, supporting annual state inspections, maintaining inventory, and providing guidance to junior staff; occasional backup driving; adherence to district policies.