School Bus Mechanic

Heber Springs School District; Heber Springs (AR); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Heber Springs School District in Heber Springs, Arkansas is seeking a qualified School Bus Mechanic to diagnose, maintain and repair district buses and vehicles. Responsibilities include engines, electrical, hydraulic work, safety inspections, record-keeping and parts management for a reliable student transport fleet.

The role requires a Class B or higher School Bus license endorsement with passenger and air brakes, plus a CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Diesel engine/bus repair experience required.
• School Bus license endorsement (Minimum Class B) with passenger, school bus, and air brakes; CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements required.
• ASE certifications in diesel/bus repair preferred.
• Knowledge of diesel mechanics, diagnostics, safety procedures, record-keeping, and manual dexterity.

Aufgaben

• Maintenance & Repair: Diagnose and fix electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, brake, steering, and body issues; perform tune-ups, oil changes, tire repairs, and major overhauls.
• Preventative Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventative maintenance programs for the entire fleet.
• Inspections: Conduct thorough safety and compliance inspections to meet state standards.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed maintenance and repair records, often using computer systems.
• Parts & Inventory: Order parts, manage inventory, and requisition supplies.
• Road Testing & Service: Road test vehicles to check performance; provide roadside assistance for breakdowns.
• Shop Management: May direct other mechanics, maintain a safe shop environment, and assist with snow removal/garage duties.
• Driving/Training: May drive buses as a substitute or provide on-the-job training to drivers.

Kenntnisse

Diesel mechanics

Diagnostics

Safety procedures

Record-keeping

Manual dexterity

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

School Bus Mechanic

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5951548
• Application Deadline: Apr 06, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Oct 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Bus Mechanic Job Description

A public school bus mechanic diagnoses, maintains, and repairs diesel/gasoline buses and district vehicles, ensuring safety compliance through skilled mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic work, preventative maintenance, road testing, record-keeping, parts management, and sometimes driving or training.

Key responsibilities include skilled repairs (engines, brakes, transmissions), safety inspections, documentation, ordering parts, managing shop tasks, and adhering to state and district regulations for a reliable student transportation fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Repair: Diagnose and fix electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, brake, steering, and body issues; perform tune-ups, oil changes, tire repairs, and major overhauls.
• Preventative Maintenance: Execute scheduled preventative maintenance programs for the entire fleet.
• Inspections: Conduct thorough safety and compliance inspections to meet state standards.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed maintenance and repair records, often using computer systems.
• Parts & Inventory: Order parts, manage inventory, and requisition supplies.
• Road Testing & Service: Road test vehicles to check performance; provide roadside assistance for breakdowns.
• Shop Management: May direct other mechanics, maintain a safe shop environment, and assist with snow removal/garage duties.
• Driving/Training: May drive buses as a substitute or provide on-the-job training to drivers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Diesel engine/bus repair experience is crucial, often requiring specific training.
• License: A School Bus license endorsement (Minimum Class B) with passenger, school bus, and air brakes is required. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger (P) and air brake (X) endorsements is required.
• Skills: Knowledge of diesel mechanics, diagnostics, safety procedures, record-keeping, and manual dexterity.
• Certifications: ASE certifications in diesel/bus repair are often preferred.

Work Environment

• Conditions: Exposure to various weather, chemicals, noise, heights, and confined spaces.
• Physical Demands: Involves heavy lifting, working with machinery, and potentially operating vehicles.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

• Administration > Transportation
• Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Morris
• 800 W Moore St
• Heber Springs, Arkansas 72543
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]