Mechanic

Butts County Schools; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school system in the United States is seeking a Mechanic for their Transportation Department. The successful candidate will repair and maintain a fleet of school buses, requiring skills in diagnosing vehicle issues and performing repairs. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with endorsements for passenger and school bus. This is a full-time position with a daily work schedule of 8 hours.

Qualifications

• Must possess or obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with P and S endorsements within 12 months of employment.
• Experience with repairs and maintenance of school buses or similar vehicles.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains fleet of school buses.
• Examines vehicles and assesses damage or malfunction.
• Plans work procedures and prepares repair paperwork.
• Prepares paperwork for all repairs
• Transfers buses as needed
• Maintains work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanic skills

Diagnosing vehicle issues

Repair and maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Transportation/ Mechanic
• Date Posted: 8/4/2021
• Location: Transportation
• Closing Date: Until Filled

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 driver's 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. Please provide email addresses on your application when providing references and we will send the reference form for you.

• Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment.
• Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.