School Bus Maintenance Technician

MONROE-GREGG SCHOOL DISTRICT; Monrovia (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe-Gregg School District is seeking an Assistant School Bus Mechanic to plan, schedule, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on the transportation fleet. The role ensures vehicles are in safe operating condition and compliant with state and federal requirements.

The position requires at least 3 years of bus or medium-duty truck repair experience, a valid CDL with school bus endorsement (or ability to obtain within 12 months), and basic hand tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience repairing and servicing school buses or medium duty trucks.
• Demonstrated success in performing a wide variety of tasks requiring a proficient understanding of school bus repair.
• Ability to overhaul engine on both gasoline and diesel powered trucks and school buses.
• Valid CDL license with School Bus endorsement, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Knowledge of Registry of Motor Vehicles school bus safety inspection procedures.
• Must have basic set of hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, remove, and assemble body and chassis components from any vehicle; clean, inspect, rebuild, and assemble new or original parts; reinstall components and make necessary adjustments.
• Diagnose potential vehicle malfunctions (e.g. using computer diagnostic equipment) for the purpose of determining needed repairs and/or replacement.
• Inspect, clean, adjust, tighten, and / or repair minor items such as lights, bulbs, lenses, reflectors.
• Repair items such as kingpins, springs, shocks, leaf springs, spring pins.
• Replace and repair brakes, steering repairs, electrical repairs, air conditioning, and heat repairs.
• Replace or repair minor body parts, floors, fenders, and dents.
• Service buses for maintenance.
• Perform minor repairs as requested on daily vehicle inspection reports in a timely fashion.
• Tire repairs; lube oil and filter changes; minor electrical repairs (bulbs, flashers, fuses); mirror replacement; minor road service; service fuels and fluids.
• Maintain maintenance and repair computer and paper records on vehicles as required.
• Performs tire work (e.g. changing, balancing) for the purpose of ensuring all buses and equipment are operating on safe tires.
• Responds to emergency situations during and outside regular work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns, including emergency breakdowns and service, snow removal, general property maintenance, etc.
• Service buses and transportation equipment for the purpose of ensuring a qualified person is able to run the bus on the route.
• Substitute as a bus driver when needed for the purpose of ensuring qualified person is able to run the bus on a route.
• Assist in the starting of vehicles during winter months.
• Inspect and repair vehicles prior to Registry of Motor Vehicle inspections.
• Reports any and all breakdowns to Lead Mechanic.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Lead Mechanic.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Operating equipment

Planning and managing projects

Tools

Computer diagnostic equipment

Job description

Monroe-Gregg School District is seeking an Assistant School Bus Mechanic to plan, schedule, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on the transportation fleet. The role ensures vehicles are in safe operating condition and compliant with state and federal requirements.

The position requires at least 3 years of bus or medium-duty truck repair experience, a valid CDL with school bus endorsement (or ability to obtain within 12 months), and basic hand tools.