District Mechanic

East Otero School District No; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

East Otero School District No maintains and repairs its buses and district vehicles, with the District Mechanic reporting to the Transportation Director. The role requires diagnosing, tune-ups, repairs, preventative maintenance, and maintaining repair records while keeping the shop safe, organized, and stocked with parts.

This position includes early morning shifts and occasional driving; candidates must have a high school diploma or GED plus three years of experience (or one year formal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with at least 3 years as a mechanic.
• Experience with air brakes systems and heavy duty drive trains.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance documents and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair district vehicles including buses and fleet.
• Keep maintenance records and perform preventative maintenance.
• Assist in bid specifications and transportation budgeting as needed.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years mechanic experience (air brakes, heavy duty drive trains)

Tools

Shop equipment operation

Job description

• Position Type:
  Transportation/ District Mechanic
• Date Posted:
  10/14/2026
• Location:
  Transportation

Position Title: District Mechanic
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Transportation Director

SUMMARY

To maintain and Repair the school district's vehicles, including buses and small vehicles

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Assures that adequate maintenance files and repair records are maintained for all district vehicles.
• Possesses the ability to diagnose, tune-up, repair, rebuild, and make necessary adjustments on all vehicle systems, including gas and diesel busses and equipment.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and ability to repair components on all systems, including the ability to operate shop equipment.
• Conducts a preventative maintenance program on all vehicles including a yearly safety check.
• Assists Administration in preparing specifications for bidding.
• Assists Administration with transportation budget and required reports.
• Maintains an up-to-date inventory on parts.
• Maintains the garage in a clean, orderly, and safe condition to in which to work.
• Insures that all vehicle keys are placed in a secure place in the building on a daily basis.
• Insures that all vehicle windows and doors are secure when parking lot and bus barn is closed.
• Remains available to assist drivers during the hours from 6 a.m. - 8:30 am. and 2:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Other hours are spent on regular work.

• Remains available and properly licensed to drive a bus when needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicles interior and exterior on a regular basis.
• Must meet insurance carrier requirements for insurability.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None, except if requested to drive a bus on occasion and assist administration in the evaluation of the transportation department.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and/or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required and three years of experience as a mechanic, to include air brakes systems and heavy duty drive trains; or one-year of formal training in general mechanics and two years of experience, including diesel and gas engines.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the district.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Mathematical skills required at all levels include:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages,
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Reasoning ability may include:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with several variables in various situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
• Ability to read and interpret automotive measuring instruments including dial calipers and micrometers.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a license to perform as a certified mechanic, a driver's license, and/or CDL license.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Other skills and abilities essential and required for this job may include:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, Board of Education policies, Colorado Department of Transportation, and Colorado Department of Education regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities

• Frequently required to stand and/or walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and/or hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms such as when operating machinery, etc.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Frequently required to squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 lb. such as a tool box, bus parts, chemical containers, etc.
• Occasionally required to lift 90 lb.
• Required to use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and must have the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to be able to hear conversations in quiet and noisy environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical bus/vehicles and equipment. The employee may frequently work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally
exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and occasionally very loud.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND EVALUATION

Terms of employment and evaluation for this job will include:

• A twelve-month school year contract, for either full-time or part-time employment, based on job need.
• Salary and fringe benefits to be determined by the Board of Education as indicated on the adopted Salary Schedule.
• An annual performance evaluation to be completed by the District Administration.