Diesel Mechanic (2 Positions)

TRANSPORTATION

Lynchburg (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Lynchburg City Schools Transportation Department in Lynchburg, Virginia is hiring a Diesel Mechanic to repair and maintain school buses and other vehicle fleets. The role requires skilled mechanical work, attention to safety, and flexibility to assist in the garage and parts room.

Immediate start is requested and on-site duties apply. The position emphasizes diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, performing routine servicing, and supporting emergency road calls as needed, with adherence to

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a Class B CDL w/ air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements.
ASE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lubricate, service, and repair school buses and other automotive equipment.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and structural problems and perform repairs.
Assist in parts room, inventory, and stocking duties.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class B CDL with air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements

ASE certification preferred

Tools

Automotive shop tools

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Diesel Mechanic Department: Transportation Salary Grade: Classified Pay Schedule D
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Site/Location: Transportation Reports to: Director of Transportation Date: 06/12/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction, performs skilled mechanical work in repairing and maintaining school buses and other automotive equipment. Employees perform routine tasks in servicing automotive equipment with lubricants, accessories, and parts. Also, you may perform general custodial duties at the garage or assist in the transportation parts room, receiving, and issuing stock.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lubricates buses, automobiles, and trucks; fills gas tanks and services vehicles with oil and antifreeze; checks air pressure in tires; answers road calls of disabled vehicles, changes tires, charges batteries, and makes minor emergency repairs; makes shop repairs to damages tires.
Repairs, adjusts, or replaces individual or component parts on buses, automobiles, and other automotive equipment, including valves, pistons, bearing assemblies, and cooling, feed, and exhaust systems, tunes motors, repairs and adjusts generators and starters, tests circuits, and does diverse electrical work.
Replaces muffles, tail pipes, hoses, light bulbs, windshield wipers and fan belts. Assists in body and fender repair and paint work.
Assists in relining or changing brakes, replaces grease seals and bleeding brake systems, assist in tuning engines, cleaning air filters and adjusting carburetors.
Assures continuous adherence to safety regulations and best practices.
Dispenses fuel from distribution facilities on the premises, to include maintaining proper records of activity of the facility.
Receives parts, supplies, and tools; sweeps garage floor and premises; cleans and replaces tools and equipment.
Serves as a substitute bus driver when required.
Remains on call and responds appropriately to emergency situations including after-hours emergency road calls and snow removal.
Preforms related duties as required.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Integrity
Ethical
Equity Minded
Cultural Competence
Safety
Quality
Thinks Strategically
Shows Initiative
Acts Decisively
Communicates Effectively
Technical Capabilities
Computer Literacy
Data Analysis and Management
Fiscal Planning and Management
Project Management
Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED diploma required.
Experience in the performance of a wide variety of increasingly responsible and skilled automotive mechanic work.
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (w/air brake, passenger and school bus endorsements).
ASE test certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the standard practice; tools and equipment of the automotive trade; considerable knowledge of the operating principles and mechanics of internal combustion engines, fuel and hydraulic systems of a variety of automotive equipment; working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Working knowledge of the practices and procedures of operating a service and repair garage, including parts ordering, inventory, and record keeping. Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical or structural problems, and to effectively adjust or repair a wide variety of automotive equipment; ability to make road tests and other checks both to determine problems and to determine effectiveness or repairs and adjustments; ability to make efficient use of labor and materials available at work location. Good communication and human relations skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Diesel Mechanic (2 Positions)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5076609
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jun 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Status: OPEN SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales . DAYS: 260 START DATE: 2024-25

Position Type: Non-Applicable

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements