Lead Fleet Mechanic – Buses & Equipment

Young World Physical Education; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 50,574 - 55,119; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Mechanic III to maintain and repair school buses and automotive equipment. You will supervise the shop, diagnose malfunctions, and lead maintenance operations in the transportation facility in Jonesboro, GA.

Requires five years of automotive experience, a Class B CDL, and a high school diploma with vocational training. The role includes safety responsibilities and lifting heavy loads in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate required; vocational training in the field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years automotive or maintenance experience.
• Must be computer literate and apply technology concepts to improve department effectiveness.
• Valid GA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) of class B.
• Provides training and guidance to Maintenance personnel as needed.
• Must be able to wear appropriate safety equipment and lift fifty (50) pounds frequently and one (100) pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of school buses and other automotive equipment.
• Diagnoses potential vehicle malfunctions using computer diagnostic equipment and determines needed repairs or replacements.
• Tests equipment and evaluates component failure; inspects, evaluates, maintains, and repairs all related vehicles and equipment.
• Provides technical assistance and job training to Maintenance Mechanics as needed and coordinates with other departments and the Supervisor to complete job assignments.
• Performs proper check‑out procedures to trace and locate defects and determines level of repair needed.
• Repairs and replaces starters, generators, distributors, relays, and other automotive electrical equipment.
• Makes emergency repairs to equipment in the field and makes proper recommendations to the shop supervisor for repair.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment (e.g., buses, forklifts) and is responsible for all materials, parts, tools, and equipment assigned.
• All other duties, as assigned, to perform the above services.

Skills

Computer literacy

Leadership/Training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational training in the field

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Automotive tools

Job description

Clayton County Public Schools is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Mechanic III to maintain and repair school buses and automotive equipment. You will supervise the shop, diagnose malfunctions, and lead maintenance operations in the transportation facility in Jonesboro, GA.

Requires five years of automotive experience, a Class B CDL, and a high school diploma with vocational training. The role includes safety responsibilities and lifting heavy loads in a busy shop environment.