Mechanic

Crisp County School District; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Transportation-Mechanic Assistant to support the maintenance of the school bus fleet and other vehicles. This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid CDL license, and skills in maintaining diesel and gasoline engines. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and effective communication. Responsibilities include routine repairs, record maintenance, and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will exhibit a professional attitude and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL driver's license is required.
• CDL driver’s license is required.
• Experience in maintenance of diesel and gasoline engines preferred.
• Written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining the school bus transportation fleet and other vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on school system vehicles.
• Maintain service records for vehicles.
• Complies with Cultural Diversity Guidelines in dealing with students, parents, coworkers and the public.
• Complies with all safety standards for vehicle maintenance as prescribed by DOT.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Maintains and reports motor fuel needs and consumption; reports to supervisor.
• Assists with inventory and procurement of shop supplies, tools and equipment.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on all vehicles to ensure high operating efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Experience in the maintenance of diesel and gasoline engines

Written and oral communication skills

Pleasant personality

Cooperative attitude

Physical skills and stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL license

Job description

Job Information

• Position Type: Transportation/ Mechanic Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/1/2025
• Location: Transportation
• B-03 Code: Transportation - Mechanic Assistant
• Site: Transportation Shop
• Position Title: Transportation-Mechanic Assistant
• Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Primary Function

To assist the mechanic with maintaining the school bus transportation fleet and other school system vehicles and motorized equipment in a condition that promotes safety and ensures operational excellence at all times.

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification/Licensing: CDL driver’s license.
• Proficiency Skills: Experience in the maintenance of diesel and gasoline engines preferred; written and oral communication skills.
• Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties.
• Salary: CCSS Classified Salary Schedule – A08, 240 days.

Responsibilities

1. Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
2. Demonstrates appropriate verbal, written and telephone communication skills as applicable for the job.
3. Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
4. Complies with system Cultural Diversity Guidelines in dealing with students, parents, coworkers and the public.
5. Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
6. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to chain of command.
7. Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
8. Participates in appropriate training, workshops and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
9. Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
10. Exhibits time on task, a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard working attitude and style. Limits personal business and phone calls to a minimum during work hours.
11. Performs and/or supervises all repairs made on school system vehicles and other equipment with gasoline or diesel engines.
12. Assists with the maintenance of all service of system vehicles.
13. Assists with vehicle maintenance records as required or needed.
14. Complies with all safety standards for low vehicle maintenance as prescribed by DOT.
15. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
16. Maintains and records motor fuel needs and consumption. Makes reports to the supervisor.
17. Assists with inventory and recommends purchase of necessary shop supplies, tools and equipment.
18. Conducts scheduled preventative maintenance program on all vehicles ensuring a high level of operating efficiency at all times.
19. Demonstrates loyalty to the school system and administrators.
20. Enhances the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues.
21. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.