Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic Journeyman-District Vehicle Tech

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Arizona State Retirement System

Health insurance

Life insurance

Performance pay

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a skilled mechanic to diagnose and repair district vehicles, ensuring safe, available fleets for buses and support vehicles.

The role requires five years of mechanical work with diesel experience, journeyman credentials, and a valid AZ driver's license. Training may lead to a Class B CDL with endorsements; ASE certification preferred. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Five years mechanical with minimum three years diesel experience.
• Skills and experience of journeyman mechanic.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship and/or proof of equally satisfactory experience.
• Ability to obtain a class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements.
• Valid, or ability to obtain, ADEQ vehicle emissions license.

Responsibilities

• Regular and on-time attendance required.
• Diagnose and correct all types of engine problems from tune-up to complete engine and transmission overhauls.
• Inspect, diagnose and make minor repairs on district vehicles (i.e. buses, automobiles, vans and trucks).
• Make service calls for emergency repairs and operate light towing equipment for vehicle recovery.
• Check buses for safety conformance and compliance.
• Determine and follow safe work procedures and keep shop area maintained and free from hazards.
• Perform required paperwork and record keeping in a timely, neat and legible manner.
• Estimate time and cost repairs of equipment.
• Lubricate, adjust and service equipment.
• May drive any school bus and/or any school van safely to transport students over any scheduled routes and/or any special excursions (field trips, athletic events) for absent bus drivers.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Skills

Five years mechanical experience

Diesel engine experience

Journeyman mechanic experience

Valid AZ Driver’s License

Apprenticeship completion or equivalen

Ability to obtain Class B CDL with P&S

ADEQ vehicle emissions license ability

Education

High School education or equivalent

ASE certification

Job description

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a skilled mechanic to diagnose and repair district vehicles, ensuring safe, available fleets for buses and support vehicles.

The role requires five years of mechanical work with diesel experience, journeyman credentials, and a valid AZ driver's license. Training may lead to a Class B CDL with endorsements; ASE certification preferred. Competitive benefits included.