Lead Mechanic

Torrance Unified School District; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 346,000 - 414,000; Full time

Job summary

The Torrance Unified School District seeks a Lead Mechanic to oversee the evening shift, perform journey-level repairs on school buses and district vehicles, and supervise other technicians. Responsibilities include maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines, scheduling work, and ensuring safety standards are met.

Requirements include three years of journey-level mechanical maintenance experience and a valid California Class B driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee evening shift operations, perform journey-level repairs of school buses and district vehicles, and supervise other technicians during the shift.
• Plan, assign, and review work to ensure timely maintenance and repair of engines (gasoline and diesel) and related systems.

Job description

Lead Mechanic

District Classified application and supplemental form must be submitted to the Personnel Commission Office by the filing deadline.

Extended Filing Deadline - october 2, 2026, 4:30 pm

Salary

Step 1: $34.74 – Step 5: $42.24 (Hourly)

Step 1: $6,022 – Step 5: $7,322 (Monthly, Full-Time)

Selection Procedure

This is a PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill a vacancy. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. In a promotional and open recruitment, the promotional list shall take precedence. When the promotional list contains fewer than three eligible and willing employees, certification of additional ranks shall then be made from the open list.

The current vacancy is full-time, 12 months per year, Monday-Friday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM.

The recruitment process will consist of a written and/or performance examination and an oral technical interview, which are tentatively scheduled during the weeks of October 5-16, 2026. Qualified applicants will be notified by US mail or email.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Supervisor-Transportation, oversee evening shift operations, participate in major and minor repairs of school buses and a variety of District automotive and mechanical equipment, perform journey-level repair, maintenance and overhaul of gasoline and diesel engines in District vehicles including buses and trucks; plan, assign and review the work of others during an assigned shift.

See attached for a complete job description.

Education & Experience

Any combination equivalent to: three years journey-level mechanical maintenance experience.

Licenses & Other Requirements

Valid California Class B driver's license. Employees in this classification must maintain insurability at the District's standard rate during the term of employment.