Mechanic

Ringgold School District; Finleyville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringgold School District in Finleyville, PA is seeking a Mechanic to maintain and repair district vehicles. You will perform scheduled maintenance, conduct repairs, and inspect buses to ensure readiness for trips and inspections.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, 3–5 years’ experience with vehicle systems, and a CDL license. The role requires teamwork, ability to follow directions, and the capacity to handle physical tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Trade, vocational or technical training desirable.
• 3-5 years’ experience with all aspects of vehicle systems, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• CDL License may be required or preferred depending on district needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on district vehicles at 1,000, 1,500, or 3,000 mile intervals.
• Perform repairs on district vehicles as needed.
• Conduct bus inspections as required.
• Prepare vehicles for State Police inspections during summer maintenance.
• Inspect field-trip vehicles as directed by Transportation Supervisor.
• Coordinate with Supervisor/Head Mechanic and secretaries regarding repairs and parts.
• Keep transportation tools, equipment, and personal tools in good working order.
• Maintain inventory of personal tools and equipment and bus garage cleanliness.
• Execute other duties as assigned and in accordance with policy.

Skills

Vehicle systems experience

Maintenance procedures

Teamwork and communication

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical training desirable

Tools

CDL License

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanic

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Primary Purpose:

To perform maintenance and repair on district vehicles and to be familiar with equipment and procedures in the transportation department.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Trade, vocational or technical training desirable
• 3-5 years’ experience with all aspects of vehicle systems, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• CDL License

Essential Functions:

• Perform scheduled maintenance on district vehicles at 1,000, 1,500, or 3000 mile intervals as required.
• Perform any repairs on district vehicles as required.
• Perform bus inspections as required.
• Perform summer maintenance as required to get ready for State Police inspections.
• Check over any vehicles needed for field trips as directed by Transportation Supervisor.
• Communicate with the Supervisor, Head Mechanic or secretaries as needed with regard to repairs, parts, trips, and so forth.
• Maintain, in good working order, all transportation department tools and equipment.
• Maintain, in good working order, all personal tools and equipment.
• Keep a current inventory of all personal tools and equipment.
• Maintain the bus garage area in a clean and orderly condition.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

Temperament:

• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Flexibility
• Multitasking
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Other qualifications and Abilities:

• Be able to pass the required drug and alcohol test.
• Must possess physical capability to lift forty (40) pounds from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, overhead, and to carry forty (40) pounds for twenty (20) feet. Must also be able to push or pull with a force of not less than forty (40) pounds.
• Must possess physical capability to sit, bend, stand and walk for periods of not less than five (5) hours.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work and communicate with other employees and other individuals.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently without close supervision.
• Has demonstrated aptitude for skillful and successful performance of the assigned performance responsibilities.
• The Employer may determine such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be required for the specific job vacancy.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the Ringgold School District.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5802323
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

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