Lube Technician

Ocotillo Elementary School; Garfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Elementary School District Transportation is seeking a qualified Transportation Technician to support fleet maintenance and bus operations. Under supervision, you will perform preventive maintenance, fuel management, and vehicle inspections for district buses.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, CDL with passenger endorsement, and at least one year of transportation experience; two years of mechanic work is preferred. Strong safety and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• CDL with passenger endorsement within 60 days of hire.
• Zoned for school transportation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles under supervision.
• Maintain fuel islands and inspect/clean district vehicles.
• Transport parts and assist with bus inspections and routing.

Skills

Defensive driving

Vehicle safety

Communication skills

Following routes

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

CDL with passenger endorsement

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5882613

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Pay Grade: J (Non-Exempt Support Staff Salary Placement)

Department: Transportation

Accountable To: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Calendar: 261 days

Creation/Revision Date: August 7, 2026

Summary: Under general direction, incumbent(s) performs preventive maintenance functions on gas, natural gas, and diesel internal combustion engines. In addition, incumbent(s) performs repairs based upon diagnosis and troubleshooting results.

Essential Functions

• Performs minor preventative maintenance for all fleet under direction of lead mechanic and fleet maintenance supervisor such as performing seat repair, painting interior and exterior of fleet, checking tires for proper pressure, and inspecting and recommending tire replacement.
• Maintains fuel islands and surrounding area. Checks and fills all fluids including fuel for District fleet vehicles. Washes and cleans district vehicles.
• Picks up and delivers parts and other equipment for the Transportation, Maintenance and Operations department, including driving to parts location, verifying order, picking up invoices, and dispersing parts and invoices to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares vehicles for long distance travel. Inspects the interior and exterior of all spare and field trip buses.
• Assists with maintance of fleet registration information, insurance info, state inventory and operational reports, warranty reports, emissions program information.
• Serves as a reserve bus driver to include transporting students to and from school, conducting pre-trip inspections of buses, ensuring buses are safe and presentable, maintaining discipline, and preparing incident documents when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned of a similar nature or level.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;
• One year of school transportation experience;
• Possession of valid Arizona Department of Transportation Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement within sixty days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of mechanic experience;
• One year of vehicle detail experience.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Applying standard vehicle operating principles;
• Understanding traffic laws;
• Knowing preventative maintenance for school buses and other transportation vehicles;
• Understanding and applying vehicle safety;
• Knowing defensive driving methods;
• Following established routes for student pick-up/drop off;
• Applying defensive driving techniques;
• Using computer software related programs;
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.32 to $19.59 Per Hour

Job Categories

Administration > Transportation

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lydia Garcia
• 4650 W Sweetwater Ave
• Glendale, Arizona 85304
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]