Mechanic

Kingman Unified School District 20; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingman Unified School District #20 Maintenance in Kingman, Arizona is seeking a full-time Mechanic to maintain district buses and vehicles in safe, operable condition. Starting immediately, 12-month, 40-hour workweek, Mon-Fri; overtime may be required.

Must have high school diploma and Arizona CDL; 2 years diesel mechanic experience preferred; background check required; pay $19/hour. Responsibilities include repairing gasoline and diesel engines, brakes, electrical systems, performing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of automotive diesel mechanic experience preferred involving moderately complex repair and maintenance
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Knowledge in the use of vehicle testing equipment and technical manuals

Responsibilities

• Responds to internal and external customers promptly and professionally
• Performs moderate to complex repairs on gasoline and diesel vehicles
• Identifies and indicates the need for parts for repair
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance and keeps records of time, materials and parts used
• Overhauls and rebuilds engines, transmissions, differentials, brake systems and other major components
• Repairs and rebuilds generators, alternators and electrical components using testing devices
• Performs minor body repair on vehicles
• Repairs and replaces seats, glass, sheet metal, latches, and other body components
• Changes oil filters, installs anti-freeze, repairs tires, adjusts brakes, and lubricates chassis and wheel bearings
• Make roadside repairs as required
• Perform required state inspections; comply with regulations
• Maintains tools and testing equipment and conducts road tests

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comm.

Confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Office equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Arizona Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

Mechanic

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928354

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Summary/Objective

To maintain the district busses and vehicles in safe and operative condition.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Responds to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Performs moderate to complex repairs on gasoline and diesel vehicles
• Identifies and indicates the need for parts for repair
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance and keeps records of time, materials and parts utilized
• Overhauls and rebuilds engines, transmissions, differentials, brake systems and other major components by repair or replacement of parts
• Repairs and rebuilds generators, alternators and all other electrical components utilizing testing devices and machine equipment as required
• Performs minor body repair on vehicles
• Repairs and replaces seats, glass, sheet metal, latches, and other body components and assemblies
• Changes oil filters, installs anti-freeze, repairs tires, adjusts brakes, and lubricates chassis, wheel bearings, and other assemblies as required. Performs all required preventative maintenance and regular bus safety inspections
• Make roadside repairs as required
• Perform required state inspections; comply with all federal, state, county, and local regulations
• Cleans and maintains all tools and testing equipment
• Road or ground tests all repaired equipment
• Available for scheduled and unscheduled overtime
• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all policies, regulations, and rules
• Performs related duties as assigned in a safe and prudent manner

Other Duties

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite software programs and other programs as it relates to the position
• Ability to operate most standard office equipment

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates at the bus garage.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently stand, walk, and reach above and forward with hands and arms
• Frequently use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Regularly climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear
• Frequently push and/or pull
• Use specific vision, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

At-Will Notice of Employment does not provide a guarantee of a particular schedule of work or a minimum number of days or hours.

This is a 12-month, 40-hour per week position. This position is eligible for medical benefits. Employee will work eight hours per day Monday through Friday. Extended work hours to meet deadlines may occasionally be required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of automotive diesel mechanic experience preferred involving moderately complex repair and maintenance
• Satisfactory criminal background check

  Preferred Education and Experience

  • Knowledge in the use of vehicle testing equipment and technical manuals

  Required Certifications/Licenses

  Valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License

  Work Authorization/Security Clearance

  Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

  Position Type: Full-Time

  Salary: $19 to $19 Per Hour

  Job Requirements

  • High School/Trade School degree preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required

  Contact Information

  • Annmarie Coomer , HR COORDINATOR
  • District Office
  • Phone: [phone]
  • Email: [e-mail]