Mechanic

Butts County Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Butts County School System is seeking a Mechanic for the Transportation Department in Jackson, Georgia. This role repairs, maintains and overhauls a fleet of school buses and requires a CDL with P and S endorsements within 12 months of employment.

Work days are 230 per year with 8-hour shifts. Salary follows the district's Mechanics schedule (Grade II/Step). A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with professional references if applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must possess or obtain CDL with P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs, maintenance and modifications to school buses.
• Examines vehicles and assesses the nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
• Plans work and repairs procedures.
• Prepares paperwork for all repairs.
• Transfers buses as needed.
• Maintains work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL with P/S endorsements

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Butts County School System is seeking applicants for a Mechanic in the Butts County School System's Transportation Department.

Position Summary:

Repairs, maintains and overhauls fleet of school buses.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Must possess or obtain a valid commercial drivers license (CDL) with P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements within 12 months of employment.

Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs various repairs, maintenance and modifications to school buses
• Examines vehicles and assesses the nature and extent of damage or malfunction
• Plans work and repairs procedures
• Prepares paperwork for all repairs
• Transfers buses as needed
• Maintains work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Details:

Salary Schedule: Mechanics

Work Days: 230

Daily Hours: 8

Pay Grade: Grade II/Step

NOTE: At least three professional references are required for those applicants that have not previously worked with Butts County Schools.

Location

Butts County Schools - Jackson, Georgia

This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5984280

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Industrial Mechanics

Contact Information

• Caressa Gordon
• 181 N Mulberry St
• Jackson, Georgia 30233-1934
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]