Fleet Mechanic - School Bus & Diesel Expert

BROKEN ARROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Broken Arrow Public Schools seeks a Master Mechanic in the Transportation department to inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain a diverse fleet of school buses and support vehicles. This Full-Time, 12-month position requires a high school diploma or GED, CDL Class B with school endorsements, and SDE certification.

Minimum 3 years of bus/truck repair experience is expected, with 1 year in school bus transportation preferred. ASE certification and state inspector credentials are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ASE certification preferred; heavy diesel training from accredited college or trade school preferred; Class B Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements required; State school bus inspector certification required.
• Experience: minimum 3 years in bus or medium/light duty truck repair and maintenance; at least 1 year in school bus transportation industry preferred.
• Skills: Valid CDL Class B with air brake, passenger, and school endorsements; SDE school bus certification; knowledge in all aspects of bus and truck repair and maintenance; able to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems and communicate possible solutions; maintain diesel and gasoline vehicles and equipment.
• Services, repairs, overhauls and tests vehicles and all component parts and systems.
• Rotates, aligns, and balances wheels.
• Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts.
• Tests electrical systems and makes necessary repairs.
• Repairs carburetors, ignition systems, and electrical components.
• Checks and repairs doors and lifts.

Skills

CDL Class B endorsement

English communication

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE certification preferred

Heavy diesel training

Job description

Broken Arrow Public Schools seeks a Master Mechanic in the Transportation department to inspect, diagnose, repair and maintain a diverse fleet of school buses and support vehicles. This Full-Time, 12-month position requires a high school diploma or GED, CDL Class B with school endorsements, and SDE certification.

Minimum 3 years of bus/truck repair experience is expected, with 1 year in school bus transportation preferred. ASE certification and state inspector credentials are highly valued.