Heavy Duty Bus-Truck Mechanic

Los Angeles Unified School District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking a Heavy Duty Bus-Truck Mechanic to join their team. This position involves repairing various vehicle types, including school buses and trucks. Ideal candidates should have experience with heavy-duty vehicle systems and tools, along with a background in vehicle mechanics. A valid Class B driver’s license is required, and the opportunity comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid insurance premiums

CalPERS retirement membership

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle repair preferred.
• Valid Class B California Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains heavy-duty gasoline and diesel vehicle equipment.
• Diagnoses issues and performs repairs on complex machinery.
• Conducts preventive maintenance checks and road tests on vehicles.

Skills

Principles of vehicle mechanics

Electrical systems

Emission controls

Education

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Completion of a four-year apprentice training program

Tools

Brake grinding equipment

Motor analyzers

Welding equipment

Job description

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$40.54 - $49.70 Hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

May 15, 2025-

• Open until hiring needs are met

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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BENEFITS

Insurance:Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement:Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation:Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays:Up to 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Heavy Duty Bus-Truck Mechanic repairs a variety of vehicle equipment, including gasoline, diesel, electric, and alternative fuel school buses, medium/heavy trucks, and powered equipment.Additional Duties include:

• Overhauls and maintains a variety of heavy-duty gasoline, diesel, electric, and alternative fuel vehicle equipment, including trucks from one-half ton to ten ton capacity, school buses with gross vehicle weight from 7,000 to 40,000 pounds, crawler and wheel tractors, and rollers.
• Overhauls and maintains passenger automobiles, air compressors, forklifts, skiploaders, etc.
• Diagnoses sources of trouble or failure in vehicle equipment, including those in electronic components.
• Performs repair work, such as installing engines and installing piston rings, fitting bearings, aligning rods, completely overhauling internal combustion engines, tuning up and timing engines, repairing or replacing electronic components, repairing clutches, overhauling transmissions including automatic types, overhauling single- and two-speed differentials, removing and balancing wheels, and inspecting and repairing mufflers and smog control devices.
• Adjusts and repairs hydraulic loading systems and controls, mechanical vacuum boosters, hydraulic and air brakes, suspension systems, steering assemblies, and ignition systems, including the setting of voltage regulators, generators, and alternators.
• Lubricates engines and chassis and performs preventive maintenance checks.
• Performs simple electric and acetylene welding.
• Cleans tools, equipment, and the work area.
• Road tests vehicles.
• Matches tires on dual wheels.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Please Note:This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description:https://bit.ly/4ecHhuL

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

Experience: Completion of a four year apprentice training program in heavy duty vehicle equipment repair, or four years of equivalent experience in heavy duty vehicle equipment repair. Completion of a heavy duty vehicle repair program from a recognized college or vocational school of at least two years duration may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle. A valid Class B California Driver License with a “passenger” endorsement will be required prior to the completion of the probationary period. Must furnish a roll away tool box and hand tools of the trade up to 1-1/4 inch.

SPECIAL NOTE Effective January 1, 1995, all employees in this classification are subject to the Federal Highway Administration regulations for drug and alcohol testing as required by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991

Special Physical Requirements

Safely lift and carry automotive parts and equipment weighing at least 50 pounds

Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, crouch, and kneel

Crawl under vehicles and stretch to reach components requiring repair or replacement

Manual dexterity to operate automotive repair tools and equipment

PLEASE NOTE:All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas, and/or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, please be sure to upload it as an attachment to your candidate profile. Candidates who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations, visit:https://www.lausd.org/Page/7876

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for Heavy Duty Bus-Truck Mechanicwill have working knowledge of:

• Principles of vehicle mechanics, electrical systems, and emission controls
• Vehicle repair tools, including their proper use and care
• Vehicle diesel engines, electric powered drivetrains, alternative fueled power engines, including compressed natural gas (CNG) and propane equipment systems, and hydraulic loading systems
• Safety practices required in the use of garage equipment and the performance of repair work on electrical and fuel systems
• California Vehicle Code relating to requirements of air brake systems in heavy trucks and school buses

The ideal candidate for Heavy Duty Bus-Truck Mechanicwill have the ability to:

• Operate and adjust brake grinding equipment, motor analyzers, drill presses, welding equipment, synchronograph equipment, smog emission equipment, and hydraulic presses
• Operate dynamometers, electronic analyzers, various vehicle diagnostic scan tools, and laptops
• Use and read precision instruments such as micrometers and dial indicators
• Read manuals and specifications and select proper parts from catalogs
• Diagnose malfunctions by reading instruments and hearing improper operation
• Access standard District computer software applications, including Vehicle Maintenance Systems, e-mail, and required on-line trainings
• Work cooperatively with other employees

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of one or more of the following: a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), a Written Test, Technical Project, Writing Project, and/or a Technical Interview. Application materials (your candidate profile, resume and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the ‘My LAUSD Career’ section of our website athttps://www.lausd.org/Page/7876

If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Jessica Mejia [e-mail]

APPLICATION PROCESS

IMPORTANT NOTE:Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application.

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ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, [phone].

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.