School Bus & Fleet Diesel Mechanic

Mass Transit magazine; Meadow Vista (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Placer Hills Union School District in Meadow Vista, CA, is seeking a skilled automotive technician to inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair district vehicles and school buses. The role requires five years of experience with diesel-powered equipment and the ability to schedule repairs efficiently.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and a personal tool set; ASE or Wyotech certification is desirable. Clearances and licensing as needed are part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years of progressively skilled vehicle repair experience, focusing on diesel vehicles/equipment.
• Must possess a personal set of basic tools.
• Ability to organize and schedule repairs for buses.
• Ability to use manual and computerized diagnostic methods.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and with others.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems.
• Maintain service and repair records on district vehicles.
• Repair diesel and gasoline powered district vehicles and school buses.

Skills

Diesel & gasoline repair

Manual & computerized diagnostics

Record keeping

Communication & teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASE/Wyotech certification (Desirable)

Tools

Basic tool set

Diagnostic test methods

Job description

Placer Hills Union School District in Meadow Vista, CA, is seeking a skilled automotive technician to inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair district vehicles and school buses. The role requires five years of experience with diesel-powered equipment and the ability to schedule repairs efficiently.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and a personal tool set; ASE or Wyotech certification is desirable. Clearances and licensing as needed are part of the hiring process.