Mechanic - Transportation Department 26/27 SY

Kyrene School District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyrene School District in Tempe, AZ seeks a skilled Mechanic to service and repair gas and diesel engines on vehicles over 10,000 lbs. G.V.W., with potential bus driving duties as assigned.

Requires a CDL with P&S, a School Bus Driver's Certificate, and an AZ fingerprint clearance card along with EPA Freon license, CPR/First Aid, and related automotive training. 40 hours weekly, 260 school days per year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and vocational automotive training, plus two years experience repairing gas and diesel engines for vehicles both under and over 10,000 lbs. G.V.W.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on buses and District vehicles.
• Conduct vehicle emissions tests.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, braking, and air conditioning systems in large vehicles (over 10,000 lbs. G.V.W.).
• Complete related documentation.

Skills

Gas & diesel engine repair

Commercial Driver's License with P&S

School Bus Driver's Certificate

EPA Freon License (CFC-12)

CPR & First Aid

IVP Fingerprint Clearance

Air conditioning repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational auto program

Job description

Job Description:

Responsible for troubleshooting and performing journey-level repairs on gas and diesel engines and related systems for vehicles including those more than 10,000 lbs. G.V.W. and, as assigned, may drive a school bus.

Complete Job Description Link:

Mechanic

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include activities such as performing preventative maintenance on buses and other District vehicles; conducting vehicle emissions tests; diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical, braking, and air conditioning problems with vehicles including those more than 10,000 lbs. G.V.W; Diagnoses and repairs electrical, mechanical, braking, and air conditioning problems in vehicles including those more than 10,000 lbs. G.V.W. and completes related documentation; Performs vehicle emissions tests; and serves as a backup bus driver; Performs school bus safety inspections in accordance with State and other government standards.

Job Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED, vocational training in an approved automotive program, and two years experience repairing gas and diesel engines and related systems for vehicles less than and more than 10,000 lbs. G.V.W. are required; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• AZ Commercial Driver's License with P&S endorsement
• AZ School Bus Driver's Certificate
• Valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card is required
• CPR Certificate with AED
• First Aid Certificate
• AZ Environmental Quality Emissions Inspector License with fleet endorsement
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (CFC-12) Freon License

Knowledge of:

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, codes, and statutes.

Employment Information:

2026 - 2027
School year; 40 hours per week; 260 days per school year

Salary:

Band B22 - $21.23/hour entry level