School Bus Mechanic

Wilkinson County School District; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkinson County School District is seeking a Maintenance General to plan and execute preventive maintenance for the district bus fleet and perform mechanical repairs as needed. The role requires hands-on work with buses and other district equipment, with opportunities for major overhauls when directed by supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in heavy-equipment repair; bus/vehicle maintenance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with repair and preventive maintenance of heavy equipment
• Experience with school buses or motor vehicles preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of scheduled preventative maintenance for the district bus fleet.
• Perform mechanical repairs on buses to include major overhauls if directed, as necessary.
• Make emergency service calls for stranded buses or other district equipment.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor for ordering and stocking all necessary repair parts or supplies.
• Maintain the shop area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Assist in the service and repair of other district motor vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Maintain, repair, and inspect tires and rims, and maintains records of district vehicles.
• Perform complete safety inspections as required.
• Estimate time, material, and equipment needed for assigned jobs.
• Operate school vehicles.
• Replace and adjust brakes, belts, and hoses.
• Write requisitions, order parts, and ensure parts are received in a timely manner.
• Assist in the service and repair of school vehicles as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Bus maintenance

Mechanical repairs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General

Date Posted: 6/11/2025

Location: Wilkinson County School District

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: Until filled

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and implement a program of scheduled preventative maintenance for the district bus fleet.
• Perform mechanical repairs on buses to include major overhauls if directed, as necessary.
• Make emergency service calls for stranded buses or other district equipment.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor for ordering and stocking all necessary repair parts or supplies
• Maintain the shop area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Assist in the service and repair of other district motor vehicles and equipment as needed.
• Maintain, repair, and inspect tires and rims, and maintains records of district vehicles.
• Perform complete safety inspections as required.
• Estimate time, material, and equipment needed for assigned jobs.
• Operate school vehicles.
• Replace and adjust brakes, belts, and hoses.
• Write requisitions, order parts, and ensure parts are received in a timely manner.
• Assist in the service and repair of school vehicles as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education provided formal schooling has been sufficient to enable applicant to evaluate difficult mechanical repairs

Experience

• Acceptable experience in the repair and preventative maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Acceptable experience in the repair and preventative maintenance of school buses and other motor vehicles preferred.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Possess or be eligible to obtain a valid Mississippi School Bus driver’s license.