Head Mechanic/Transportation Servicing

Young World Physical Education; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

MARION CITY SCHOOLS in Marion, Ohio, seeks a Head Mechanic/Transportation Servicing for the Transportation building. This 12-month, 260-day position runs 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

with a half hour unpaid lunch. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing school vehicles, coordinating breakdowns, and preparing buses for state inspections. Candidate must have a valid CDL Class B with School Bus Endorsement or be willing to obtain one; strong attendance, reliability and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class B with School Bus Endorsement, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience maintaining and repairing school vehicles, including buses and related equipment.
• Ability to perform gasoline and diesel engine repairs and routine maintenance.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all school vehicles to ensure safe student transportation.
• Prepare buses for state inspection and assist with inspection readiness.
• Coordinate breakdowns and accidents involving school vehicles.
• Help with inventory, parts orders, and service bay organization.
• Performs under-hood checks and may transport buses as needed.

Skills

CDL Class B

Bus maintenance

Diesel engines

Teamwork

Job description

Head Mechanic/Transportation Servicing

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Job Details

Job ID: 5888433
Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MARION CITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Ohio

August 5,2026

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Anticipated Opening for2026-2027 School Year

Head Mechanic/Transportation Servicing - Building: Transportation

The position of a head mechanic/transportation servicing at the transportation building is now open. Please note the job description is attached. This is a 12 month – 260 days at 8 hours per day total of 2080 hours per year position as per salary schedule.

The Board/Administration has the sole discretion to determine qualifications of all candidates based upon posted qualifications which will include but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to competently do the job
• Attendance
• People skills
• Loyalty
• Experience
• Job skills and knowledge
• Work ethic
• Can the person do the essential functions required of the job?

The above qualification criteria may be determined via personnel file (if available), past evaluations (if available), administration/supervisor input, reference checks, testing (if required for position), interview process, and any other methods deemed appropriate by the employer.

It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation or disabling conditions. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is related to the ability in activities involved in the position or program for which application is made.

MARION CITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.

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JOB DESCRIPTION - CLASSIFIED

TITLE: Head Mechanic/Transportation Servicing

RESPONSIBLE TO: Transportation Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

CLASSIFICATION: Bus Mechanic

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Twelve month contract - 260 days at 8 hours per day - total of 2080 hours per year.Working hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with a half hour (1/2) hour unpaid lunch period.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Maintain and repair all school vehicles, including buses, van, trucks, tractors, trailers, and mowers to ensure operation and student transportation; ensure bus garage is safe and clean; assist with repair records; perform emergency road service during and after regular hours; prepare all buses for state inspection; instruct drivers on service and maintenance of vehicles; assist with inventory of parts and supply maintenance. Utilize and implement software, technology, devices used and needed for the transportation department.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Maintains school buses, minor repairs, changes oil, lubricates, changes filters, and cleans both inside and Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine repairs.
• Gets all buses ready for state inspections (summer and random).
• Makes necessary repairs/corrections as noted in state
• Performs under-hood checks on regular basis (buses).
• May transport buses to special required locations as needed for necessary
• Responsible for helping Transportation Supervisor coordinate breakdowns and accidents involving school vehicles.
• Fills in as a driver as required. Must have a valid CDL Class B License with School Bus Endorsement or be willing to obtain one as soon as possible.
• Potentially performs Bus Driver Trainer duties as assigned.
• Orders and picks up parts as needed in conjunction with Transportation
• Responsible for cleaning and organizing transportation bay area at the Service
• Maintains mowers, trucks, snow removing equipment, and other power equipment used in the district as time allows and approved by Transportation Supervisor.
• Helps blow snow as needed, particularly at the bus lots and service building area.
• Come in as requested by Transportation Supervisor due to unusual conditions (ex. cold weather and need