Mechanic - Class A

Wythe County Public Schools; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wythe County Public Schools in Wytheville, VA, seeks a Class A Mechanic to repair, service, inspect, and maintain school buses and fleet vehicles. The role requires a valid Virginia CDL with school bus endorsements (or the ability to obtain within one year) and hands-on experience with diesel and gasoline engines.

The position is full-time, 12 months per year, with a focus on safety, reliability, and performance of the division's motor vehicles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Virginia CDL with school bus endorsements or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience as a fleet mechanic for diesel and gasoline engines; certified inspection mechanic by Virginia State Police.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in variable environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, adjust, service, and clean school buses and fleet vehicles.
• Plan procedures using manuals and diagnostic equipment.
• Raise vehicles for access using jacks or hoists; remove and reinstall engine or transmission components.
• Disassemble parts, inspect wear with calipers and gauges; overhaul or replace carburetors, fuel injectors, starters, alternators.
• Repair ignition systems, wiring, brakes; align front ends and adjust suspensions; weld or replace damaged body parts.

Skills

Physical stamina

Mechanical aptitude

Virginia CDL with school bus endorse

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Wrenches

Calipers

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Mechanic - Class A

Wythe County Public Schools, Wytheville, Virginia

Position Type: Full-Time

Terms of employment: 12 months per year

Job ID: 5976183

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

To engage in repairing, adjusting, servicing, inspecting, and cleaning school buses, automobiles, trucks, and other school division motor vehicles.

Qualifications

1. Is at least 21 years of age and meets the requirements of good physical health and can perform moderate to heavylifting up to 50 pounds.
2. Possesses a high school diploma.
3. Possesses a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (Class B at minimum) with school bus and passenger bus endorsements OR successfully obtain Virginia CDL with correct endorsements within one year of employment.
4. Possesses prior successful experience as an automobile and/or truck fleet mechanic for both diesel & gasoline engines, as well certification as an official inspection mechanic by the VirginiaDepartment of State Police.
5. Possesses the ability to stand for extended periods of time, push or pull objects, walk, reach (above shoulders, overhead, and horizontally), and operate equipment and tools while being subject to environmental conditions, hazards, atmospheric conditions, noise, chemicals, infrequently, oils, and fumes.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Examines, vehicles and discusses findings with head mechanic.
2. Plans work procedures, using technical manuals, computer diagnostic equipment and experience.
3. Raises vehicles using hydraulic jacks or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicles.
4. Removes units, such as engine, transmission, or differential, using wrenches, portable air hoist, and transmission jack.
5. Disassemble units and inspect parts of wear, using micrometers, calipers, and thickness gauges.
6. Overhauls or replaces carburetors, fuel injectors, turbos, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, alternators.
7. Repair or replace engine parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves and bearings, using mechanic's had tools.
8. Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
9. Recline and adjust brakes, alignfront ends, repair or replace shock absorbers, and solder minor leaks in radiators.
10. Mend damaged bodies and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.
11. Replace and adjustheadlights, and installs and repairs accessories, such as heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
12. Makes minor repairs to vehicles along highways, such as replacing spark plugs, batteries and light bulbs, and connecting loose wires.
13. Assist head mechanic in maintaining a clean and safe workshop.
14. On call 24 hour each day; serve as an emergencybus driver and/or bus aide as needed.
15. Assist with inclement weatherroad condition checks and other weather-related duties as needed.
16. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Terms of Employment

12 months per year

Contact Information

Director of Personnel
Wythe County Public Schools
1570 West Reservoir Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Telephone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The Wythe County School Board is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law, political affiliation, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This commitment prevails in all of its policies and practices concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals and entities with whom the Board does business.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Personnel and Human Resources or School Social Worker: 1570 W. Reservoir Wytheville, VA 24382, 276-228-5411.

You may also contact these individuals at: https://wythe.k12.va.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=433983&pageId=2352681

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required