Head Mechanic

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

McComb School District seeks an experienced head mechanic with at least five years in automotive and mechanical repair. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a valid Mississippi CDL.

Strong writing and communication skills are essential for coordinating tasks and maintaining safety standards within the fleet maintenance shop. The role involves assigning duties, evaluating performance, managing parts inventory, and ensuring buses are fueled and ready each morning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years of automotive/mechanical repair experience or related certificate/training.
• Valid Mississippi Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign duties and schedule work for mechanics and helpers.
• Monitor and evaluate work performance; provide feedback.
• Maintain inventory of parts, supplies, and records; place requests as needed.
• Ensure buses are fueled in the morning.

Skills

Communication skills

Automotive repair

Diesel engines

Education

High school diploma

Automotive repair certificate

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Qualifications

The McComb School District is seeking an experienced head mechanic.

Applicant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Applicants must have good writing and communication skills. Able to demonstrate success in performing a wide variety of tasks requiring an understanding of and proficiency of automotive, diesel, mechanics, and mechanical repair.

Possess five years of automotive /mechanical repair experience and /or appropriate certificate indicating formal automotive /mechanical repair and training and schooling. Possess valid driver's Mississippi Commercial Driver's License.

Requirements

Assign duties and make work schedule for mechanics and mechanic helpers.

Monitor and help to evaluate the work performance of mechanics and mechanic helpers, offer recommendations on yearly evaluations.

Maintain an inventory of needs, parts, and supplies, maintain records, of usage, place requests for parts and supplies, as needed to keep inventory current.

Ensure all buses are fueled at the A.M.