Fleet Mechanic

Tempe Elementary School District No. 3; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 is seeking a Fleet Mechanic in Tempe, AZ. The role involves preventive maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections on district vehicles, including school buses and diesel equipment.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and at least 5 years of hands-on diagnosis and repair experience; a IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is needed. Licenses and certifications such as CDL, ASE, and Brake Inspection are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining automobiles or heavy-duty diesels.
• Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Ability to obtain ASE and Brake Inspection certifications; CDL desirable.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain various components of district vehicles, school buses and other diesel equipment; perform diagnostics and tire services.
• Remove and install video surveillance systems in buses.
• Maintain repair records and safety inspection checklists; handle work orders and estimates.
• Operate service repair vehicles to provide repair services at vehicle sites.

Skills

Vehicle diagnosis

Safety practices

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ASE certification

Brake Inspection certification

Arizona CDL (license)

Job description

Fleet Mechanic

Tempe School District No.3 Brogan Center - Transportation - Tempe, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Tempe Elementary Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5904648

Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 16, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Fleet Mechanic

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections on District vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED.


• Five (5) years of experience in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of automobiles or heavy duty diesels.


• State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Ability to obtain an Arizona Commercial Driver’s license, ASE certification, and Brake Inspection certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair and maintain various components of District vehicles, school buses and other diesel equipment to include fluid changes, brakes, air conditioning, electrical systems, cooling systems, wheelchair lifts, and power transmission; complete chassis repairs; perform computer diagnostics and tire services.


• Remove and install video surveillance systems in buses.


• Maintain records related to repair work, work order requests, safety inspection checklists, driver write-ups, estimates, and proposed or completed projects.


• Operate service repair vehicles to provide repair services at site of vehicle breakdowns.


• Schedule safety inspections and repairs; interact with drivers on troubleshooting.


• Operate shop machines to rebuild or fabricate machine parts.


• Road test vehicle to locate operational defects prior to returning to active use; assess overall vehicle condition.


• Occasionally order and receive parts.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of automotive or heavy duty diesel equipment diagnosis and repair methods, practices, and procedures.


• Knowledge of applicable safety practices.


• Knowledge of a wide variety of automotive, heavy duty diesel and mechanical equipment.


• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in automotive and equipment maintenance and repair work.


• Skill in operating shop tools and machines.


• Skill in written and verbal communication.


• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.


• Ability to diagnose defects in automotive and heavy duty diesel equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Hazardous chemicals and dangerous machinery.

Exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Restricted movement, dirty environment, air contamination, intense noise.

Roadside calls on streets, highways, and freeways.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds of materials.

Bend, stoop, and reach repeatedly.

Operate a District vehicle.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice

WORK YEAR: 12 months

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Transportation & Safety

GRADE: 52

REPORTS TO: Fleet Manager

EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES: N/A

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $24.70 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Brogan Center - Transportation


• Phone: [phone]