School Bus & Fleet Mechanic — Diagnostics & Repairs

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools seeks a District Office - Transportation technician to perform diagnostic, installation, maintenance and repair work on district vehicles and equipment. You will inspect buses, repair engines and electrical systems, and conduct road tests to verify issues.

The role requires CDL with appropriate endorsements and several years of hands-on automotive repair experience, with a focus on safety and compliance with district policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three years of maintenance and repair experience on automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Maryland Class A or B CDL with air brakes, passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Knowledge of operation and repair of gasoline and diesel vehicles and specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, fuel, drive train, engine, brake and exhaust systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses problems and performs repairs on gasoline and diesel automobiles, trucks and school buses.
• Performs Type A and Type B inspections on school buses as required by COMAR.
• Repairs engines, fuel systems, electrical systems, exhaust systems, brake systems, transmissions, differential assemblies and other components.
• Road tests vehicles to verify complaints and ensure repair adequacy.
• Diagnose and maintain hydraulic systems including wheelchair lifts on buses.
• Performs preventive maintenance on school buses and other equipment.
• Maintains safety and compliance with laws and policies.
• Provides tools and maintains organized work space.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Record keeping

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

CDL with air brakes endorsements

Job description

Baltimore City Public Schools seeks a District Office - Transportation technician to perform diagnostic, installation, maintenance and repair work on district vehicles and equipment. You will inspect buses, repair engines and electrical systems, and conduct road tests to verify issues.

The role requires CDL with appropriate endorsements and several years of hands-on automotive repair experience, with a focus on safety and compliance with district policies and state regulations.