Skilled Craftsman - Transportation #35317

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Christina School District in Newark, Delaware, seeks a skilled craftsman to repair and maintain school buses, trucks, and related equipment. The role requires a formal trade school background and at least four years in automotive repair with diesel and air brake proficiency. CDL Class B and a School Bus license with endorsements are required within probation.

Night shifts and heavy lifting may be needed. Responsibilities include safety-focused maintenance, advanced diagnostics, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Formal trade school or equivalent acceptable to the district.
• Four years' automotive mechanic experience with diesel and air brake systems.
• Follow written and oral instructions and complete service records.
• Stay current on diagnostic/fleet maintenance software such as quickserv and M5.
• Operate machinery including forklift, plow truck, Bobcat, bus lifts, tractors.
• Diagnose and repair various makes/models of school buses.
• Possess/obtain CDL Class B and School Bus license with endorsements.
• Able to lift 50 pounds with assistance and work varying shifts.
• Supply complete personal hand tools up to 1 inch sockets/wrenches.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of buses and students during maintenance and transport.
• Repair complex vehicle systems and perform preventative maintenance.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify mechanical/electronic issues.
• Repair wheelchair lifts and electrical systems; diagnose engine performance.
• Respond to roadside service calls and assist drivers during emergencies.
• Open/close transportation operations and document maintenance records.
• Prepare buses for biannual state inspection and repairs as needed.
• Rebuild engines, transmissions, and axles when required.

Skills

Auto mechanic exp

Diesel engines

Diagnostic software usage

Tool handling (hand tools)

Lifting 50 lbs

Night shift flexibility

Education

Trade school completion

Job description

Skilled Craftsman - Transportation #35317 JobID: 35317

• Position Type: Skilled Craftsman/ Skilled Craftsman
• Date Posted: 4/30/2026
• Location: Lane Transportation
• Date Available: Mutually agreeable

POSITION: Skilled Craftsman

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Transportation and Shop Foreman

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for performing skilled repair and maintenance of school buses, trucks, cars and related work as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal trade school or equivalent acceptable to the district
• Four years' experience in an automotive mechanic trade with proficiency in diesel engines, air brake systems and other related systems.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction and to complete service records and reports.
• Stay current on latest diagnostic/fleet maintenance software such as quickserv and M5
• Ability to operate machinery, including but not limited to, forklift, plow truck, Bobcat, bus lifts, tractors and tow truck
• Ability to diagnose and repair different makes and models of school buses
• Able to create and complete work order process
• Must have or obtain a CDL "Class B" Commercial Driver's License* and a School Bus Drivers License with "P*","S" and air brake endorsements* to be successfully completed within the probationary period of employment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds with assistance
• May be required to work night shift, extended hours or holidays as transportation or district operations require.
• Must supply complete set of personal hand tools up to one (1) inch sockets and wrenches.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure safety of buses worked on for safe transportation of students, drivers and general public
• Repair complex vehicle systems
• Advanced diagnostics, utilizing, dvom meters, oscilloscpes, computerized diagnostic equipment to identify complex mechanical and electronic issues
• Repair wheel chair lifts, electrical systems, engine performance issues using computers. Diagnose flow charts, wire diagrams, and service manuals
• Responds to road side service calls for bus repairs, accidents, and towing recovery; operating safely, accessing situations quickly securing us and assisting driver and supervisor in transfer of students in all weather conditions, day or night, as instructed
• Respond to immediate safety or operational concerns
• Open and close transportation department morning and night
• Salt plow yards with all equipment as needed for snow removal and icy conditions
• Perform heavy repairs of engine, transmissions, suspension axle drive shafts and brake systems
• Cooperate fully with other transportation department employees and other district personnel
• Handles maintenance requests as assigned by the supervisor or designee and paperwork involved in completion of assignment
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise and instruct others in their demonstrated craft skill
• Drive school buses on routes transporting students as requested I urgent situations
• Fill def tanks for school buses and district vehicles and equipment
• Completes written or electronic maintenance records for all equipment
• May be required to work during emergency operation
• Perform preventative maintenance on buses and equipment, trucks, plows, skid steer, tractor
• Answer spontaneous shop calls
• Salt plow yards with all equipment as needed for snow removal and ice conditions
• Prepare all buses for biannual state inspection
• Repair/replace radio/pa systems
• Cooperate fully with other Transportation Department employees and other district personnel
• Participate in maintenance operations other than their demonstrated skill when needed
• Handles maintenance requests as assigned by the Supervisor or the designee and paperwork involved in completion of assignment.
• Operates other equipment as required including a school bus in urgent situations
• Complete written or electronic maintenance records for all equipment
• May be required to work during emergency operations.
• Minor yard gate repair and clean up of fuel spills
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to A and B mechanics on more difficult repairs
• Rebuild engines, transmissions, and axles as needed

STARTING DATE: Mutually Agreeable

SALARY: Salary schedule can be found on the district's website: https://www.christinak12.org/fs/resource-manager/view/326ead94-2ad4-4da9-9e6e-2a1cda8fc367

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources Office

1899 South College Avenue

Newark, Delaware 19702

PH: 302/552-2600 FX: 302/295-8922

Website: www.christinak12.org

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: [phone]. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.