Mechanic III (Night Shift)

Coachella Valley Unified School District; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Coachella Valley Unified School District seeks a Mechanic III for the night shift to maintain and repair school buses, trucks, and district vehicles. The role involves leading servicing activities and coordinating the mechanics workload within the Transportation Department.

Required five years of verifiable heavy-duty mechanic experience; CA Class B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements, ASE certifications, and CNG credentials are highly valued. 8-hour shifts, full-time, 12-month work year.

Qualifications

• Five years of verifiable experience as a heavy-duty mechanic.
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.
• College courses in Auto or Advanced Transportation or related trade school.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical repair on school buses and district vehicles.
• Lead servicing activities related to automotive equipment maintenance.
• Plan, assign, schedule and coordinate the mechanics workload.

Skills

Heavy-duty mechanic

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

ASE Certified in 3 Areas

CNG Certified

CA Class B Driver's License w/ Passenger & Air Brake Endorsement

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mechanic III (Night Shift) at Coachella Valley Unified School District

Application Deadline: Until Filled. Date Posted: 6/4/2026. Contact: Yvonne Gonzalez, 760-848-1091. Number of Openings: 1. Salary: Pay Range $6,010 - $6,624 Monthly. Classified Salary Schedule: $6,010 - $6,624 Monthly Step 45 (A-C). Length of Work Year: 12 months/ 8 hours. Employment Type: Full Time. Location: Transportation Department.

About The Employer

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Job Summary

General Description To perform highly skilled mechanical repair work on school buses, trucks, and other District vehicles; to perform or lead in servicing activities related to the maintenance of automotive equipment; to perform servicing activities related to the maintenance of automotive equipment; to plan, assign, schedule and coordinate the work of the mechanics workload.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience: Five (5) years of verifiable experience as a mechanic, especially heavy duty mechanical work. Work experience in an educational setting preferred. 2. Education: College courses in Auto or Advance Transportation or UTI or any Trade School 3. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing: Valid CA Class B Commercial or Higher Passenger endorsement Air Brake Endorsement Successfully Pass District Test CNG Certified and ability to serve as CNG Fuel System Inspector ASE Certified in 3 Areas
• Certificate Copy (ASE Certified in 3 Areas)
• Certification (CNG Certified and ability to serve as CNG Fuel System Inspector)
• Driver's License Copy (Valid California Driver License Class B or higher w/Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two Letters of Recommendation (Dated and Signed within the last twelve (12) months))
• Proof of HS Graduation (High School/GED or higher)
• Resume

Non-Discrimination Policy

NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP (FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE IX) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX & Compliance Coordinator Michael Tittnich at [phone]. The District’s 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez the Director Student Support Services and can be reached at [phone].

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