Certified School Bus Mechanic

Alabama State Department of Education; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Board of Education in Birmingham, Alabama seeks a Certified Mechanic to maintain buses and other district vehicles and to assist transportation personnel in diagnosing and correcting problems. You will perform safety inspections, conduct preventive maintenance, keep detailed maintenance records, and support fellow shop staff.

Flexibility for after-hours work is required. A valid Alabama bus driver license with P/S endorsement and CDL within six months, and School Bus Mechanic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maintain DOT or Alabama School Bus physical per policy.
• Three years bus shop experience or degree in auto tech/diesel.
• Valid Alabama BDL with P/S and CDL within six months.
• Maintain Alabama School Bus Mechanic certification.
• Ability to meet suitability criteria under Alabama Child Protection Act.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate and maintain diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exert up to 75 pounds of force.
• Willingness to work after hours, weekends, or holidays.
• Furnish personal mechanic tools.
• Willing to work indoors/outdoors in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its goals.
• Performs monthly safety inspection on buses.
• Maintains systems on all district vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains maintenance records for all vehicles.
• Assists with minor automotive body repairs.
• Assists area mechanics as assigned.
• Keeps service bay clean, neat and safe.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Diagnostics

Tools

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Automotive Service Technology or Diesel Mechanics

Tools

BDL license

CDL license

Mechanic tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Jefferson County Board of Education in Birmingham, Alabama seeks a Certified Mechanic to maintain buses and other district vehicles and to assist transportation personnel in diagnosing and correcting problems. You will perform safety inspections, conduct preventive maintenance, keep detailed maintenance records, and support fellow shop staff.

Flexibility for after-hours work is required. A valid Alabama bus driver license with P/S endorsement and CDL within six months, and School Bus Mechanic