Mechanic Technician - 2026-27 Transportation

Salem Keizer Public School District; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem-Keizer School District is seeking a Mechanic Technician to diagnose and repair vehicular equipment for school transportation and district vehicles. The role requires advanced knowledge of automotive, medium and heavy-duty repair methods, with proficiency in tools, shop equipment, and welding used in maintenance.

The candidate must provide their own hand tools and hold a valid Oregon Class B driver’s license with endorsements, with ability to obtain bus inspection certification (ODE) and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced repair methods for automotive, medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Proficient in use of tools, shop equipment, and welding equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair defects while maintaining customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services on district vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair transmission, emissions, and other vehicle systems.
• Provide reliable, safe transportation equipment for school operations.

Skills

Advanced automotive repair

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Education

Master ASE rating

Oregon Class B driver's license

ODE bus inspection certification

EPA 609 Certification

Tools

Shop tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

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PURPOSE To support student achievement by performing highly skilled and technical work in the field of diagnosing and repairing vehicular equipment for school transportation and District vehicles.
This is an advanced level position in the Mechanic series. As a Mechanic Technician, you will be required to have knowledge of the advanced repair methods of automotive, medium duty and heavy-duty vehicles. You will also be required to be proficient in the use of tools, shop equipment, and welding equipment used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and other equipment. You will also be required to locate, diagnose, and repair defects in vehicles and other equipment while maintaining exceptional customer service. Some of the services we perform include but are not limited to: Preventative Maintenance inspections and services, Transmission diagnosis and repair/replacement, Spring bushings, King Pins, Emission system repairs, etc. This position will require that you provide your own hand tools and have possession of, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Class B Oregon's driver's license with applicable endorsements. You must have the ability to obtain and maintain the Oregon Department of Education's (ODE) certification for bus inspection as well as a Master School Bus Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) rating and the EPA 609 Motor Vehicle A/C Certification in the Proper Use of Refrigerants including Recovery, Recycling, and Reclamation.
This position is a safety sensitive job class. Employees in this job classification will be subject to random selection for mandatory alcohol/controlled substance testing (including marijuana).

Two positions available
Type: Classified
Hours per day:8
Number of days per year:260
Status:Permanent
Hourly Range:$35.34-$45.14
Salem-Keizer School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

Postings current as of 9/23/2026 11:45:47 AM CST.

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