Maintenance B School Bus Mechanic - Transportation #35576

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Christina School District is seeking a Maintenance B School Bus Mechanic to repair and maintain school buses, trucks, cars and related equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, ensure safety during transportation, and assist other maintenance staff as needed.

The role requires formal trade training, two years of automotive experience, and a CDL Class B with School Bus P/S endorsements. Some night shifts or extended hours may be required; you must supply your own hand tools and be

Qualifications

• Formal trade school or equivalent acceptable to the district.
• Two years' experience in an automotive mechanic trade.
• Ability to perform tasks in their specific craft.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction and to complete service records and reports.
• Must have or obtain a CDL Class B Commercial Driver's License and a School Bus Drivers License with P and S.
• May be required to work night shift, extended hours or holidays as transportation or district operations require.
• Must supply complete set of personal hand tools up to one inch sockets and wrenches.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assists other maintenance personnel when requested.
• Ensure safety of buses worked on for safe transportation of students, drivers and general public.
• Perform preventative maintenance on buses and equipment: trucks, plows, skid steer, tractor.
• Answer spontaneous shop calls.
• Salt plow yards with all equipment as needed for snow removal and ice conditions.
• Prepare all buses for biannual state inspection.
• Repair/replace radio/pa systems.
• Cooperate with other Transportation Department employees and district personnel.
• Participate in maintenance operations beyond shown skill when needed.
• Handle maintenance requests and paperwork involved in assignment.

Skills

Two years' automotive experience

CDL B + School Bus License with P/S

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Follow written/oral instructions and/0

Education

Formal trade school

Job description

Maintenance B School Bus Mechanic - Transportation #35576 JobID: 35576

• Position Type: Transportation
• Date Posted: 5/21/2026
• Location: Lane Transportation

POSITION

Maintenance B School Bus Mechanic

LOCATION

Lane Transportation Center

REPORTS TO

Supervisor of Transportation and Shop Foreman

CLOSING DATE

Until Filled

BASIC FUNCTION

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal trade school or equivalent acceptable to the district
• Two years' experience in an automotive mechanic trade
• Ability to perform tasks in their specific craft
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction and to complete service records and reports.
• Must have or obtain a CDL "Class B" Commercial Driver's License* and a School Bus Drivers License with "P*" and "S" to be successfully completed within the probationary period of employment
• May be required to work night shift, extended hours or holidays as transportation or district operations require.
• Must supply complete set of personal hand tools up to one (1) inch sockets and wrenches.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with assistance

RESPONSIBILITIES

• A ssists other maintenancepersonnel when requested
• Ensure safety of buses worked on for safe transportation of student's drivers and general public
• Perform preventative maintenance on buses and equipment trucks, plows, skid steer, tractor
• Answer spontaneous shop calls
• Salt plow yards with all equipment as needed for snow removal and ice conditions
• Prepare all buses for biannual state inspection
• Repair/replace radio/pa systems
• Cooperate fully with other Transportation Department employees and other district personnel
• Participate in maintenance operations other than their demonstrated skill when needed
• Handles maintenance requests as assigned by the Supervisor or the designee and paperwork involved in completion of assignment.
• Operates other equipment as required including a school bus in urgent situations
• Complete written or electronic maintenance records for all equipment
• Responds to road service calls to repair or retrieve disabled vehicles with an A or Skilled Craftsman
• May be required to work during emergency operations.
• Sweep/clear debris from shop floors
• Minor repairs to fenders or other body parts.
• Replace all light bulbs, headlamp, marker, clearance stop lights, overheads dome lamp turn signal and lens and covers, stop arms, stop signs, seat covers as needed.

Other duties as assigned

STARTING DATE

Mutually Agreeable

SALARY

Salary schedule can be found on the district's website: https://www.christinak12.org/fs/resource-manager/view/326ead94-2ad4-4da9-9e6e-2a1cda8fc367

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 South College Avenue
Newark, Delaware 19702
PH: 302/552-2600 FX: 302/295-8922
Website: www.christinak12.org

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, 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 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: [phone].