Mechanic (3160)

Shelby County Schools (AL); Columbiana (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools (AL) Transportation Department in Columbiana, Alabama is seeking a Mechanic (3160) to join the team. The role supports safe and efficient student transportation with required CDL and school bus credentials. Starting date is Sep 7, 2026, with ongoing duties to maintain fleet readiness.

Applicants must meet the listed qualifications, including Alabama licensing and state bus maintenance certification. This is a full-time position with on-site work in Columbiana.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years work experience in automobile, truck, and bus maintenance or vocational course completed in mechanics.
• Must hold a valid Alabama driver's license.
• Must hold or obtain a valid commercial driver's license and school bus license.
• Must hold or obtain state certification in bus maintenance.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing safe, economical, and efficient transportation for Shelby County public school children.
• Report to Transportation Coordinator and Transportation Shop Foreman.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Vocational training in mechanics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

School bus license

State certification in bus maintenance

Job description

Mechanic (3160)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907322

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 7, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE: MECHANIC

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years work experience in automobile, truck, and bus maintenance' or vocational course completed in mechanics.
• Must hold a valid Alabama driver's license.
• Must hold or obtain a valid commercial driver's license and school bus license.
• Must hold or obtain state certification in bus maintenance.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Coordinator

Transportation Shop Foreman

JOB GOAL: To assist in providing safe, economical, and efficient transportation for Shelby County public school children.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 410 East College Street
• Columbiana, Alabama 35051
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]