Mechanic

Young World Physical Education; Saluda (VA); On-site; USD 37,626 - 55,434; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex County School District invites applications for a Bus Shop Mechanic in Saluda, Virginia. The role supports the Director of Operations, maintaining all school board vehicles, with a 12-month, 261-day schedule and a starting date of July 1, 2026.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma, a valid driver's license and a CDL with school and passenger bus endorsements or be able to obtain them within 12 months; Virginia Inspection License preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL license with school and passenger bus endorsements required, or ability to obtain within 12 months; training provided.
• Virginia State Inspection License preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Background check and drug test required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate all division vehicles.
• Skilled automotive maintenance on gas and diesel vehicles.
• Must maintain good working relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose mechanical and electrical malfunctions in automobiles and buses.
• Repair and replace defective or worn parts and accessories.
• Perform preventive maintenance work, lubrication and inspection on automobiles and buses.
• Perform major and minor engine tune-ups and overhauls.
• Install emergency equipment on buses.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and evaluate readings.
• Diagnose auto/truck air conditioning and repairs.
• Diagnose ABS systems, brakes and related components.
• Operate tire changing equipment and inspect/repair tires.
• Steam clean engines.
• Respond to service calls.
• Assist in training new automotive maintenance staff.
• Perform duties as a school bus driver when needed.
• Operate a PC and other office equipment.
• Meet deadlines under stress and resolve conflicts.
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Perform routine maintenance checks every 10k miles or every 30 days.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Perform other related work as required by Director of Operations/ Fleet Manager.
• Abide by all MCPS Policies and Regulations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL with bus endorsements

Virginia State Inspection License (pre

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Vehicle operation expertise

Skilled automotive mechanical work (g&

Background check & drug test

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mechanic

Middlesex County School District Division-wide - Saluda, Virginia

Job ID: 5840847

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Bus Shop Mechanic

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months 261 days

SALARY: Support VI $37,626 - 55,434

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To perform skilled work in the repair and maintenance of all school board vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must have:

• A high school diploma or GED certificate.
• A valid driver's license.
• A valid CDL license with school and passenger bus endorsements is required, or must be able to obtain within (12) months of employment. MCPS will conduct the training.
• A valid Virginia State Inspection License is strongly preferred, or must be able to obtain within (12) months of employment.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate all vehicle types in the division.
• Demonstrate an ability to do skilled automotive mechanical work, on gas and diesel vehicles.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects and diagnoses mechanical and electrical malfunctions in automobiles and buses.
• Repairs and replaces defective or worn parts and accessories.
• Performs preventive maintenance work, lubrication and inspection on automobiles and buses.
• Performs major and minor engine tune-ups. Also overhauls engines, transmissions, differentials, front ends, steering gears and braking systems.
• Installs emergency equipment on buses.
• Operates diagnostic equipment and evaluates readings.
• Diagnoses auto/truck air conditioners and repairs.
• Diagnoses ABS systems, repairs brakes and related components.
• Operates tire changing equipment, inspects and repairs tires and tubes.
• Steam cleans engines.
• Responds to service calls.
• Assists in training new automotive maintenance and transportation employees.
• Performs duties as a school bus driver when needed.
• Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
• Meets deadlines under stressful conditions.
• Resolves conflict and responds appropriately to complaints.
• Completes multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• Performs ten-thousand mile or 30 day preventive maintenance check-ups and services on all school vehicles.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Performs other related work as required by the Director of Operations and/or Fleet Manager.
• Abides by all Middlesex County School Board Policies and Regulations.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization : Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction : Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to overhaul, restore, renovate, construct, and/or rebuild equipment, machinery, or objects, requiring adherence to prescribed standards and specifications.

Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, design, and advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; calculate decimals and percentages.

Functional Reasoning : Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability : Tasks involve the ability to exert very heavy physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (up to 100 pounds) and occasionally heavier items (100 pounds or over).

Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate textures. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

Environmental Factors : Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, odors, dust, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and toxic/poisonous agents.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Dustin Harris , Director of Operations
• School Board Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]