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Petersburg City Public Schools; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersburg City Public Schools in Petersburg, VA is seeking a Mechanic Supervisor to lead the district's bus maintenance shop. The role reports to the Director of Transportation and manages a team of automotive technicians.

Responsibilities include supervising repairs on gasoline and diesel school buses, ensuring brakes, fuel and ignition systems are serviced, and maintaining safety and high-quality workmanship. A valid Virginia CDL and ASE certification are required.

Qualifications

• Diesel equipment knowledge and diagnostic skills.
• Prior supervisory experience in automotive maintenance.
• Able to read manuals and use diagnostic computers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise repairs and services of gasoline and diesel school buses and hydraulic or air systems.
• Oversee brake, ignition, fuel, transmissions and axle repairs.
• Operate shop equipment and diagnose using diagnostic computers.
• Train and evaluate garage staff.
• Uphold safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Diesel engine systems

Supervisory experience

Truck automotive repair

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASE certification of school bus

Job description

Position Type: Transportation/Transportation Date Posted: 4/26/2026 Location: District Wide

Job Title: Mechanic Supervisor

Salary Range: $51,907- $85,221 (Commensurate with experience)

Supervisor: Director of Transportation

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Contract Length: 12-months (260 days)

Job Summary

The Mechanic Supervisor This position reports to the Director of Transportation.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise repairs and services a variety of gasoline and diesel school buses and bus hydraulic or air systems.
• Repairs, overhauls and maintains specialized equipment.
• Repairs, and overhauls brakes, ignition and fuel systems, transmissions differentials, front and rear axle equipment.
• Supervise and operates various types of shop equipment, machinery, precision instruments, specialized tools and devices.
• Make initial inspection in difficult cases and diagnosis trouble with aid of technical and diagnostic computers.
• Assist in training and evaluation of garage employees.
• Promote high standards of safety and good housekeeping methods in all work-connected areas.
• Reface brake drums and relines brakes.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required)

• Thorough knowledge of the construction, design, repair and adjustment of diesel equipment and related machinery.
• Must pass an annual physical examination to include random drug screening.
• General knowledge of computers in order to maintain records of work.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by technical and mechanical training.

Experience: Prior experience as an automotive and truck mechanic. Extensive experience including supervisory experience in skilled automotive and truck mechanical work.

Certification and License: Valid Virginia Driver's License Class B, CDL with school bus, passenger and air brake endorsement. Requires or must obtain ASE certification of school bus. Virginia State inspector certificate desired.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to operate equipment; see and read printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift 50 pounds; to bend, stoop and reach overhead.