Maintenance (A)/Maintenance (B)/Maintenance (C) School Bus Mechanic #23559

Christina School District; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform repairs and maintenance on school buses and related vehicles. The role requires a CDL and experience in automotive mechanics. Join a dedicated team focused on ensuring safe transportation for students.

Qualifications

• Four years' experience in an automotive mechanic trade.
• Must have or obtain a CDL 'Class B' Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled repair and maintenance of school buses and related equipment.
• Maintain written maintenance records for all equipment.

Skills

Diesel engines

Air brake systems

Mechanical skills

Education

Formal trade school

Tools

Personal hand tools

Job description

Maintenance (A)/Maintenance (B)/Maintenance (C) School Bus Mechanic #23559

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Maintenance (A)/Maintenance (B)/Maintenance (C) School Bus Mechanic #23559 JobID: 23559

Position Type

Transportation

Date Posted

8/15/2023

Location

Lane Transportation

Date Available

Mutually agreeable

District

Christina School District Additional Information: Show/Hide

Position: Maintenance (A) Maintenance (B)/Maintenance (C) School Bus Mechanic

(For School buses, trucks, cars and related equipment) - B or C based on experience and skills

Location: Lane Transportation Center

Reports To: Supervisor of Transportation and Shop Foreman

Basic Function: Responsible for performing skilled repair and maintenance of school buses, trucks, cars and related work as required

Application Procedure: Qualified applicants must complete an online application and attach a letter of interest, resume and three current letters (within one year of closing date) of recommendation. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.

Salary: Salary schedule can be found on the District's website: https://www.christinak12.org/cms/lib/DE50000539/Centricity/Domain/130/FY2024%20Custodians.pdf

Qualifications

• Formal trade school or equivalent acceptable to the district
• Four years' experience in an automotive mechanic trade, two years of which shall have been at the skilled level working on medium or heavy-duty trucks and school buses. Including diesel repairs, overhaul, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks in their specific craft
• Knowledge of diesel engines, air brake systems and other related systems that would need repair.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction and to maintain service records and reports.
• Ability to maintain service records and reports.
• Must have or obtain a CDL "Class B" Commercial Driver's License* and a School Bus Drivers License with "P","S" and air brake endorsements to be successfully completed within the probationary period of employment
• CDL Class B with air brakes and "P" endorsement required for Maintenance (A) and Maintenance (B)
• CDL not required for Maintenance (C)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a State of Delaware School Bus Driver Physical and renew annually.
• Physical ability to perform duties such as but not limited to lifting, bending, reaching overhead, standing for extended periods of time, fueling buses, yard maintenance, etc.
• May be required to work night shift, extended hours or holidays as transportation operations require.
• Must supply complete set of personal hand tools up to one (1) inch sockets and wrenches.
  
  

Duties

• Assists Maintenance A personnel when requested
• Cooperate fully with other Transportation Department employees and other district personnel
• Responsible for major maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance related to their demonstrated craft skill
• Participate in maintenance operations other than their demonstrated skill when needed
• Handles maintenance requests as assigned by the Supervisor or the designate and paperwork involved in completion of assignment.
• Operates other equipment as required including a school bus
• Demonstrate leadership ability as well as capability to instruct others in their demonstrated craft skill
• Drive school buses on routes transporting students as required to insure efficient transportation operations
• Perform fueling duties for school buses and district vehicles and equipment
• Perform all related work as assigned
• Maintains written maintenance records for all equipment
• Responds to road service calls to repair or retrieve disabled vehicles
• May be required to work during emergency operation.
• Minor repairs to fenders or other body parts.
  
  

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources Office

1899 S. College Avenue

Newark, DE 19702

PH: 302/552-2600

Website: www.christinak12.org

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report, a negative pre-employment drug screening and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level.

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: [phone].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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