Mechanic/Other Duties, Transportation (Internal Only)

Greeley; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) / 403(b) / 457(b) plans

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Job summary

Greeley-Evans School District 6 is seeking a Mechanic/Transportation staff to maintain district buses, utility vehicles and related equipment, ensuring fleet readiness and on-time service. The role requires performing inspections, repairs, and minor body work, coordinating with dispatch, and supporting emergency response and daily shop operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a Colorado CDL with passenger endorsement, and safety certifications; bonuses and comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CDL with passenger endorsement required or may be obtained after hire.
• Ability to meet DOT physical criteria for drivers and district vehicle-insurability requirements.
• First Aid certification and CPR training may be obtained after hire.
• CDE Inspector Qualification Certificate and heavy-duty brake certification may be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair of district buses, utility vehicles, and related equipment; assists with daily shop opening/closing.
• Responds to service calls, performs inspections, repairs and emissions-related tasks.
• Coordinates with dispatch regarding driver/vehicle needs; may drive school bus routes when required.
• Opens/closes shop, ensures doors, lights, and equipment are secured; maintains readiness for daily routes.
• Maintains and communicates vehicle status, parts, and repairs; supports emergency response and facilities maintenance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Colorado Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement

DOT physical criteria compliance

First Aid certification

CPR certification

CDE Inspector Qualification Certificate

Heavy-duty brake certification

Job description

Mechanic/Other Duties, Transportation (Internal Only) JobID: 16158

• Position Type: Transportation/ Mechanic
• Date Posted: November 02, 2026
• Location: Transportation
• Closing Date:

Mechanic/Other Duties, Transportation (Internal Only)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $31.05 hour plus benefits/ Range 36

Contract Length/ Days: (2026-2027/ 260 days)

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to Classified employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual .

Reports to: Fleet Foreperson

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Deadline for application: Applications will be reviewed on or after November 9, 2026

Department: Transportation

Additional salary credit may be given for internal transfers and recent Greeley-Evans School District 6 rehires, up to $49.80 per hour plus benefits

All new mechanics are eligible for a one-time $1,000 bonus, payable 3 months after training is completed (must be continuously employed upon completion of training)

Mechanics who are hired with the appropriate CDE and/or CDL endorsements are eligible for a one-time $3,000 bonus, payable 3 months after training is completed (must be continuously employed upon completion of training)

Mechanics who work the following months will be eligible to receive $250 retention bonuses

• August-October: $250 (paid November)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Colorado Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement and applicable requirements (may be obtained after hire).
• Ability to meet DOT physical criteria for drivers and district vehicle-insurability requirements.
• First Aid certification and CPR training (may be obtained after hire).
• CDE Inspector Qualification Certificate and heavy-duty brake certification (may be obtained after hire).

Preferred:

• Two years experience in all facets of repair for heavy and light-duty vehicles
• School bus body maintenance experience beneficial
• One-year automotive electrical experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective: Performs maintenance and repair of district buses, utility vehicles, and related equipment, while assuming additional responsibility for daily shop opening and closing, fleet readiness, emissions compliance, parts coordination, and operational coverage when the Shop Foreperson is absent. Serves as a point of contact for drivers and dispatch during assigned shifts and supports emergency response and Facilities maintenance needs.

Essential Functions:

Vehicle Maintenance and Fleet Readiness

• Performs CDE-required inspections, road tests, and maintenance and repair of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; performs minor body repairs.
  • Responds to service calls, follows repair manuals, performs arc, acetylene, and wire-feed welding, and assists with emissions testing and emergency or extreme-weather operations.
  • Reviews vehicle defect reports and work requests; completes timely repairs where feasible to support safe morning and afternoon route departures.
  • Coordinates with dispatch regarding driver or vehicle needs; may drive school bus routes as required and qualified.
  • Supports Facilities vehicle repairs when the Shop Foreman is unavailable.
• Shop Opening, Closing, and Daily Coordination
  • Opens and secures gates, doors, tool and parts cages; prepares shop lighting, compressed-air equipment, and other systems for daily operations.
  • Ensures snow removal and plowing of necessary access areas during winter weather, and checks that buses are connected to winter electrical hookups and breakers are functioning.
  • At closing, verifies the return of regular and after-school routes as appropriate, checks keys and clipboards, secures the shop, and shuts off designated equipment and fluid valves.
  • Reviews after-hours driver concerns and completes feasible repairs to prepare buses for the next service day.
  • Maintains and communicates the red-line/out-of-service vehicle list, including updates when the Shop Foreman is absent; routes work orders to appropriate mechanics during that absence.
  • Acts as an initial point of contact for drivers during assigned shifts and coordinates with dispatch and the Shop Foreman as needed.
• Compliance, Parts, and Emergency Support
  • Serves as emissions compliance coordinator, including weekly compliance updates and correspondence, coordinating annual state audits, scheduling and completing required large-bus testing, and communicating regulatory changes to shop personnel.
  • Monitors the small-parts cage, helps order and replenish routine and specialty parts, and advises the Shop Foreman of special-parts needs.
  • Responds to vehicle accidents during assigned morning or evening coverage when the Shop Foreman is unavailable.
  • Monitors or handles emergency two-way radio communications during assigned shifts.
  • Assists Facilities with routine maintenance and service calls involving emergency generators at district schools.
• Other Mechanical and Facility Duties
  • May assist in shop training, maintains a current inventory of personal tools, and performs routine repairs to fencing, grounds, and buildings.
  • May design and fabricate vehicle- or facility-related materials.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Shop Foreman or Director and may work additional hours as needed.

This description is not an exhaustive listing of duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Attendance and Schedule: Regular, reliable attendance and punctuality are essential because assigned opening, closing, and route-readiness coverage directly affect bus operations. Schedule(s) may include early mornings, evenings, emergency response, and additional hours as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands: Work is performed in a busy, fast-paced vehicle maintenance shop and outdoors in varying and potentially adverse weather conditions. The position involves exposure to moving diesel and gasoline vehicles, engine and radio noise, student activity, hazardous chemicals, and potentially bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids. The work environment may be noisy and stressful and requires visual and auditory acuity, mobility around vehicles and equipment, prolonged sitting as needed, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. An ergonomics physical is required for hire.

Travel: Primarily within the District. Driving Required.

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at 970-348-6073 with any questions.

EEO/AAP Statement

Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:

James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer

1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631

Phone: [phone]

Email address: [e-mail]

Postings current as of 11/4/2026 4:03:05 AM CST.