Oil and Lube Technician, Transportation Dept., 1.0 FTE

Durango School District 9-R; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid personal leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

Durango School District 9-R is hiring an Oil and Lube Technician in the Transportation Department. This full-time position includes comprehensive benefits and a $1,800 one-time bonus for staff hired by October 1, 2026 (pro-rated for late start). Housing options are available for the 2026/2027 year.

The role supports bus and equipment maintenance, lubrication, tire changes, and minor repairs, with opportunities to work with diagnostic tools and service trucks in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive equipment.
• Ability to perform minor preventive maintenance on gas and diesel engines either alone or under direct supervision.
• Ability to help troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Ability to operate various tools and equipment as required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of safety requirements.
• Ability to make minor repairs as required.
• Ability to drive service truck.

Responsibilities

• Fuels and performs service island tasks; verifies operational safety of equipment and devices.
• Lubricates buses and other automotive equipment; performs oil and filter changes and related services.
• Changes and repairs tires; performs battery service and brake adjustments.
• Inspects cooling systems and replaces hoses or parts as needed.
• Makes minor repairs by replacing lights, plugs, ignition parts, latches, and switches.
• Operates lubrication equipment, hoist, air compressor, diagnostic tools, and related gear.
• Drives service truck for parts pickup and roadside service as required.
• Assists in cleaning and organization of the shop and parts room.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Tool operation

Heavy lifting

Safety procedures

Service truck driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hoist operation

Air compressor

Job description

Durango School District is accepting applications for an Oil and Lube Technician in the Transportation Department. This is a full time position. Benefits include Health, Dental and Life Insurance plus paid sick, personal and vacation time, as well as Colorado PERA retirement. Position begins September 14, 2026.

For the 26/27 SY, this position includes an $1800 one-time bonus for staff newly hired to the school district who begin their position by October 1, 2026! (pro-rated for late start)

Employee workforce housing available in the 2026/2027 school year!

Oil and Lube Technician

• Fuels and performs service island tasks as assigned; verifies operational safety of equipment and devices such as brakes, clutch, lights, mirrors, glass, fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, highway warning kits, horn, warning lights and buzzers, emergency exits, wipers, signs, ties, etc.
• Lubricates buses and other automotive equipment. Lubrication to include chassis lube, oil and filter changes, gearbox fill or drain and flush, wheel bearing pack, air cleaner service, and all other lubricating procedures as required
• Changes and repairs tires; performs complete battery service and brake adjustments.
• Installs anti-freeze, services cooling systems (fill, drain and flush), inspects, replaces hoses, caps, valves, etc., as required.
• Makes minor repairs by replacing lights, spark plugs, ignition parts, latches, and switches as required.
• Operates lubrication equipment, hoist, air compressor, battery charger, diagnostic equipment, headlight adjustment machine, drills, presses, air wrenches, and other tools and equipment as required in the performance of assigned duties.
• Drives service truck for parts pick-up and roadside service as required.
• Assists in cleaning and organization of the shop, parts room, and other maintenance facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Education & Experience High school graduation or equivalent and experience in automotive maintenance and diesel engine maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of automotive equipment.
• Ability to perform minor preventive maintenance on gas and diesel engines either alone or under direct supervision.
• Ability to help troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Ability to operate various tools and equipment as required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of safety requirements.
• Ability to make minor repairs as required.
• Ability to drive service truck.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Valid Colorado Driver's License with the ability to acquire a commercial driver's license with a passenger and school bus endorsement.

Durango School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District, 281 Sawyer Drive Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, [phone], [e-mail], or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, [phone].