Fleet Mechanic Assistant - School District

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Holly Area Schools is seeking a Head Mechanic and/or designated supervisor to oversee the daily workload and lead the vehicle maintenance for district buses, trucks, vans, and other equipment. You will diagnose problems, perform repairs, and coordinate shop activities to keep the fleet safe and reliable.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and a technical school degree in automotive maintenance preferred, with three to five years’ experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical School degree in automotive truck and tractor maintenance preferred, with three to five years’ experience.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain licenses to drive a school bus with passengers.
• Must have or obtain Michigan ASE or state licenses in heavy duty areas within district timeframes.
• Must possess bus and truck mechanic tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle problems and perform repairs per manufacturer instructions and state/federal regs.
• Assist with routine preventive maintenance, inspection, servicing, and repair of district vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Keep shop tools and equipment in proper working order.
• Inspections, service, and repair of electrical, engine, transmissions, brakes, cooling systems, and drivetrains.

Skills

FERPA compliance

Reliability

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical School degree in automotive truck and tractor maintenance (preferred)

Tools

Bus mechanic tools

Job description

Holly Area Schools is seeking a Head Mechanic and/or designated supervisor to oversee the daily workload and lead the vehicle maintenance for district buses, trucks, vans, and other equipment. You will diagnose problems, perform repairs, and coordinate shop activities to keep the fleet safe and reliable.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and a technical school degree in automotive maintenance preferred, with three to five years’ experience.