Fleet & Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District seeks a skilled vehicle repair technician to maintain and repair its light, medium, and heavy fleet. The role requires proficiency in mechanical and electrical systems, valid AZ driver’s license, and solid English communication for instruction interpretation.

Position is full-time, on-site at the Transportation - Broadway & Kino Parkway area, with 12-month work calendar and 8-hour days. Multiple openings available, salary schedule referenced in Employee Agreements.

Qualifications

• Four years of skilled automotive or equipment repair experience.
• Two ASE certifications or twelve semester credit hours of mechanics education.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s license.
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and ability to read/interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains light, medium and heavy vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Automotive repair

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

ASE certifications or mechanics courses

12 credit hours in mechanics

CDL training or license

Tools

CDL training

Job description

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Summary

Repairs and maintains light, medium and heavy vehicles and equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Four years of skilled automotive or equipment (mechanical and electrical) repair experience OR
• Two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications or twelve (12) semester credit hours of post high school general education studies or trade school studies in mechanics.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s license
• Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Physical Examination with lift test (Category B) by one of the clinics with which the District contracts and complete and sign a Medical History form.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with Air Brake, endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• CDL training is provided by the district during the initial 90 days of employment.
• Must hold a current Arizona Driver’s license and have accrued no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Arizona Dept. of Transportation (ADOT) Medical Certificate and ADEQ emissions (non-diesel and diesel) testing certificate required within 90 days of hire.
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Transportation - Broadway & Kino Parkway Area

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 12 month

7 positions

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.