Equipment Mechanic

Mountain View Whisman School District; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain View Whisman School District seeks an Equipment Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain district vehicles and equipment, including school buses and trucks, ensuring safety and CHP/DOT compliance.

Under supervision of the MOT Director, you will perform preventive maintenance, use diagnostic software, complete work orders, and respond to breakdowns. Requires a high school diploma, California Class B CDL with air brake endorsements, and 3+ years of journey-level experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California Class B CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements.
• Minimum of three (3) years journey-level mechanic experience; school bus/heavy-duty mechanic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled mechanical work in inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of district vehicles and equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Diagnoses and repairs engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, and HVAC.
• Repairs, replaces, and adjusts mechanical components including bearings, pumps, hoses, belts, wiring, valves, and related parts.
• Uses computerized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical, emission, and automotive control systems.
• Responds to road calls and provides field service during breakdowns or emergencies.

Skills

Diesel systems

Diagnostic software

Electrical schematics

Manual reading

Engine repair

CHP DOT safety

Education

High school diploma

California Class B CDL with air brake & passenger endorsements

3+ years journey-level mechanic experience

Tools

Diagnostic scanners

Shop tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Compensation:

Salary Range: $41.11/hour - $55.08/hour (New employees to the District, no higher than Step 6 $52.47)
*Based on the 2026-27 Classified Salary Schedule

Employment contingent upon background check and Post-Offer Pre-Employment Physical (POPP)

Position Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation (MOT) and/or Designee, the Equipment Mechanic performs skilled, journey-level mechanical work in the inspection, diagnosis, repair, maintenance, and overhaul of District vehicles and equipment. This includes school buses, white fleet vehicles, vans, trucks, grounds and construction equipment, and specialized mechanical systems. The Equipment Mechanic ensures all equipment is safe, operational, and compliant with federal, state, and California Highway Patrol (CHP) regulations. Please reference job description below

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level knowledge in diesel, gasoline, electric, and alternative-fuel vehicle systems
• Understanding of diagnostic software, computer-based testing equipment, and electrical schematics
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and repair procedures
• Proficient in diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing engines, transmissions, brakes, electrical systems, HVAC, and hydraulic systems
• Knowledge of CHP BIT inspection requirements and DOT safety standards

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake and passenger endorsements
• Minimum of three (3) years journey-level mechanic experience; school bus/heavy-duty mechanic experience preferred

Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining gasoline, diesel, electric, and specialized mechanical systems
• Able to use diagnostic scanners, hand tools, welding equipment, and shop machinery safely and effectively
• Skilled in performing preventive maintenance, completing accurate work orders, and maintaining inspection logs
• Capable of working independent, prioritizing tasks, and meeting established timelines
• Strong ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, maintain positive working relationships, and adapt to shifting priorities

Knowledge

• Principles, operation, and maintenance of heavy-duty vehicle systems including engines, transmissions, drivetrains, suspension, and brakes
• Electrical, fuel, cooling, lubrication, and emission systems for buses, trucks, and fleet vehicles
• Proper use and care of shop tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, hoists, welders, and fabrication tools
• CHP Motor Carrier (BIT) regulations, OSHA safety standards, EPA and hazardous materials requirements
• Troubleshooting methods for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions
• Preventive maintenance procedures and California smog/emissions testing requirements
• Work order systems, fleet maintenance documentation, and recordkeeping requirements

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs skilled mechanical work in the inspection, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of school buses, trucks, vans, white fleet vehicles, grounds equipment, and construction equipment
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and safety inspections in compliance with CHP BIT requirements
• Diagnoses and repairs engines, transmissions, clutches, brakes, steering systems, suspension, fuel systems, electrical systems, and HVAC systems
• Repairs, replaces, and adjusts mechanical components including bearings, pumps, hoses, belts, wiring, valves, filters, and related parts
• Uses computerized diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical, emission, and automotive control systems
• Performs welding, fabrication, and minor body repair tasks as needed
• Responds to road calls and provides field service during breakdowns or emergencies
• Maintains accurate work orders, mileage logs, inspection records, emissions testing documentation, and parts usage reports
• Obtains and maintains required certifications
• Performs other duties consistent with job description

Physical Demands

(Note: Terms used in this section are defined as follows: Rarely 1 to 10%; occasionally 11 to 33%; Frequently 34 to 66%; and Continuously 67 to 100% of the work day)

• Sitting: Rarely
• Standing/Walking: Frequently
• Waist bending: Frequently
• Neck bending: Occasionally
• Squatting: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
  Crawling: Occasionally
• Neck Twisting: Occasionally to Frequently
• Waist Twisting: Occasionally to Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently, up to 500 lbs. Using appropriate mechanical assistance
• Reaching above shoulder: Occasionally
• Reaching below shoulder: Continuously
• Lifting/Carrying:
• 0-10 lbs.: Frequently
• 11-25 lbs.: Frequently
• 26-50 lbs.: Frequently
• 51-75 lbs.: Frequently
• Hand Activities: Repetitive hand use; simple grasping; power grasping; fine manipulation Hand and arm twisting/turning; computer operation/writing

Other Job Factors

• The following conditions are present: working around vehicles and heavy equipment; operation of forklifts and tractors; exposure to power tools, fumes, dust, grease, oils, and chemicals; uneven surfaces; varying weather conditions; noise and vibration from machinery; road and traffic conditions; and possible exposure to hazardous materials. Work may include operating at heights up to 40 feet when inspecting buses or equipment. Must have normal or corrected vision.

Supervised by: Director of MOT

Evaluated by: Director of MOT

The Mountain View Whisman School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Mountain View Whisman School District requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Erin Green at 650-526-3500,
1400 Montecito Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043 or [e-mail].