Head Mechanic

District; Mound Bayou (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bolivar School District seeks a Head Mechanic in Mound Bayou, MS to maintain and repair district vehicles and equipment. The role requires inspection, troubleshooting, road testing, and supervising parts management with attention to safety and compliance. Strong communication, teamwork, punctuality, and a valid CDL are essential.

This is a twelve-month position, with details set by the Board of Education. Starting date to be determined; salary and work year established by the Board.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Properly licensed to operate vehicle.
• Experience in automotive, tractor, turf equipment repair and mechanical problem solving.
• Experience as a vehicle mechanic on heavy trucks (gasoline and diesel).
• ASE certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Excellent communication, team oriented; neat, dependable and punctual.
• Valid Mississippi Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Operates all District equipment in a safe manner.
• Inspect and service buses per state requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair all vehicles and equipment components.
• Road test vehicles to determine road worthiness and repairs.
• Set up and supervise parts receipt/issuance; keep records and inventories.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and proper storage for combustibles.
• Work overtime as required by supervision or district administration.
• Attend meetings as requested; be respectful to parents, students, staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Dependable & punctual

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Mississippi CDL license

ASE certification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Head Mechanic

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Job Details

Job ID: 5854703
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Head Mechanic

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Properly licensed to operate vehicle.
• Demonstrates aptitude and competence for automotive, tractor, turf equipment repair, welding and mechanical problem solving.
• Experience as a vehicle mechanic, including work experience on heavy trucks (gasoline and diesel).
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Must have excellent communication skills, be team oriented; neat in appearance, dependable, and punctual; helpful and pleasant in dealing with people.
• Valid Mississippi Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

REPORT TO: Transportation Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Twelve-month (240 days). Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operates all District equipment in a safe manner.
• Inspect and service buses in accordance with state requirements.
• Perform trouble shooting and repair of all vehicles and equipment components.
• Perform road testing of all vehicles to determine road worthiness and/or required repairs.
• Sets up and supervises a system for the receipt and issuance of parts and supplies, keeping records and inventories.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, including acceptable storage methods for combustibles.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Work overtime as required by supervisor or district administration.
• Attends meetings as requested by supervisors or district administration.
• Respectful and courteous to parents, students and staff.
• Functions as a team player, works on other duties as assigned.
• Dress and grooming should be appropriate, with proper uniform and name badge.
• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Addie Miller , Superintendent
• District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]