Fleet & School Bus Mechanic II

Cartersville City Schools; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartersville City Schools is seeking a Mechanic I to keep district vehicles in excellent operating condition. You will perform repairs on school buses, attend in-service trainings, and assist with inspections and preventive maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma and a CDL, with experience in gas and diesel engines, brakes, electrical systems, and drive trains. The position emphasizes safety and compliance with traffic laws.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with training and/or experience in gas and diesel engines.
• Commercial driver's license (CDL) required.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on school buses.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on school system owned vehicles in the shop and on road calls.
• Attend in-service/workshops to improve mechanical skills.
• Assist in annual inspections of all Cartersville City School System buses.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing gasoline engines, carburetor, electrical ignition.
• Assist in diesel engine troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assist in braking systems troubleshooting and repair (air, hydraulic, drum, disk).
• Assist in drive train troubleshooting and repair.
• Assist in electrical systems and safety equipment maintenance.
• Assist in troubleshooting the mechanical and safety systems of system vehicles.
• Obeys all traffic laws and maintains satisfactory driving record.
• Performs tasks in the preventive maintenance program as mechanic I.

Skills

Gas engines

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Brake systems

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Job description

Cartersville City Schools is seeking a Mechanic I to keep district vehicles in excellent operating condition. You will perform repairs on school buses, attend in-service trainings, and assist with inspections and preventive maintenance.

The role requires a high school diploma and a CDL, with experience in gas and diesel engines, brakes, electrical systems, and drive trains. The position emphasizes safety and compliance with traffic laws.