Mechanic

Transportation 9042; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Center

Health benefits

Job summary

Charlotte County Public Schools Transportation 9042 in Punta Gorda, Florida, is seeking a Mechanic to perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on district buses and vehicles. Immediate starting date with opportunities to advance through training and certifications.

The role requires knowledge of gasoline/diesel engines and completion of air-conditioning and DOE/School Bus Inspector certifications within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gasoline/diesel engines and ability to diagnose issues.
• Ability to read and follow inspection/maintenance programs for school board vehicles.
• Must learn and comply with FDOT policies for School Board vehicles.
• Completion of air-conditioning training within 12 months of employment.
• Completion of Master Technician and DOE School Bus Inspector within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and maintaining vehicle inspection schedules.
• Follow reporting procedures for inspections and maintenance improvements.
• Report deficiencies found during inspections and any unsafe vehicles.
• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs safely.
• Maintain clean, safe garage and work area; ensure tools/equipment are properly used.
• Respond to vehicle crashes and determine serviceability as needed.

Skills

Gasoline engines

Diesel engines

Inspection/maintenance

Diagnostic software

CDL with endorsements

Computer literacy

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic software

Vehicle maintenance tools

Job description

Mechanic

Charlotte County Public Schools Transportation 9042 - Punta Gorda, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Charlotte County Public Schools , and Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5924697

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PCN 94278024MC

Calendar 250/Hrs 8

Paygrade 7 - $28.00/hr

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includesa robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gasoline/diesel engines, small and large
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow directions in the implementation of a comprehensive inspection/maintenance program for all school board vehicles
• Ability to learn School Board policies, State Board of Education policies, and Department of Highway and Safety regulations with regard to School Board vehicles
• Self-starter with ability to analyze and diagnose vehicle problems
• Ability to fill out necessary inspection/maintenance forms
• Ability to use a computer and to read and respond to diagnostic software
• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements to operate a school bus within six (6) months of employment (or ability to obtain within six (6) months of meeting FDOT licensing requirements
• Completion of air-conditioning training and certification within twelve (12) months of employment
• Completion of Master Technician and DOE School Bus Inspector certification within one (1) year of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years mechanical experience in the fleet maintenance field

*Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists in set-up and maintenance of vehicle inspection schedules for all School Board vehicles and equipment.
• Follows reporting procedures to report any areas of improvement that may be developed in the inspection/maintenance program.
• Reports deficiencies found during inspection process.
• Reports immediately on any vehicles that should be taken out of service.
• Reports any problem existing that is caused by driver neglect.
• Performs inspections, preventative maintenance service, and repairs in a safe and appropriate manner, as assigned.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other employees.
• Assumes duties, temporarily, in the absence of the Service Manager.
• Maintains garage area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Seeks and completes training in the use of tools/equipment, necessary to keep pace in the repair and maintenance of district buses; maintains and respects specialized equipment in the interest of longevity of utility.
• Performs multiple tests and analyses to diagnose, electronically, individual and integrated systems in the repair and maintenance of district vehicles.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs air conditioning components and systems on district vehicles.
• Performs motor vehicle road-calls and recoveries.
• Responds to vehicle crashes and determines serviceability of vehicle as needed: e.g. safe to operate on the road.
• Performs all other job-related functions as may be assigned by the Transportation Service Manager or Director.

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/job-descriptions

Compensation information can be found here:https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/salary-schedule

Benefits information can be found here:https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/health-benefits

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy - Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124.

Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDER VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Thompson , HR Assistant
• Transportation 9042
• Phone: [phone] X1562
• Email: [e-mail]

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