Mechanic

Clifton Independent School District; Town of Clifton (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in New York is seeking a Bus Mechanic to service and maintain all district buses and vehicles. The role involves checking fluid levels, changing oil, and responding to maintenance requests. Applicants must have experience as a mechanic and be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with necessary endorsements. The position offers a 226-day contract with scheduled hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with necessary endorsements or willingness to obtain.
• Mechanic experience required.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain all district buses and vehicles.
• Order and maintain inventory of necessary supplies.
• Answer after hours calls for roadside assistance.
• Perform annual registration inspections on vehicles.

Skills

Experience as a mechanic

Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Date Available: 07/01/2026

Job Title: Bus Mechanic
Reports to: Transportation Director
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Contract Length: 226 Days
Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and after hours as needed

Primary Purpose

Service and maintain all district buses and vehicles.

Qualifications

• Certification: Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with passenger and school bus endorsements or ability and willingness to obtain one.

Experience

• Experience as a mechanic required.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Service and maintain all district buses and vehicles, including checking the fluid levels in buses and vehicles regularly, changing oil and other fluids using vehicle manufacturer recommendations, checking belts, hoses, wiper blades, and batteries regularly. Keep updated records of all maintenance and repairs on each individual bus and vehicle. Handle all inquiries from bus drivers about maintenance requests and vehicle issues.
• Answer phone calls after hours while trip buses and district vehicles are out and respond to roadside assistance requests.
• Order and maintain an inventory of filters, oil & coolant, parts, belts, hoses, and other supplies.
• Make service request repairs in a timely manner.
• Perform annual registration inspections on district vehicles and ensure stickers are applied when purchased.
• Keep current insurance cards and registration paperwork in all district vehicles and buses.
• Request quotes, negotiate shipping expenses and search for the best price on parts.
• Keep shop, tools, storage and work area clean and organized.
• Establish and maintain a routine for fueling route buses and checking fluids.
• Ensure all bus and district vehicle exterior windows and windshields are clean.
• Fuel and service trip buses and vehicles after each trip, including checking fluids, windows and windshields.
• Wash and clean vehicles and buses as time allows. Trip vehicles should be clean and presentable before the next assigned trip.
• Monitor trip board and trip log to make sure vehicles that are going out are full of fuel. Make sure vehicles that are not driven much will start and drive before the trip date arrives.
• Monitor trip board and trip log to communicate needed repairs in case an assigned vehicle needs to be changed to another vehicle.
• Fill in for the Transportation Director as needed. Assign vehicles in the district's One to One software program and complete daily fuel readings and logs when the Transportation Director is unavailable.

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*This document describes the general qualifications required for this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Postings current as of 2/27/2026 7:57:14 AM CST.