Tradesperson - Bus Mechanic

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District; Cleveland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the upkeep, repair, and replacement of the district's school buses and related equipment. You will ensure accurate records, manage the fleet, and coordinate with the Supervisor of Transportation for inspections and compliance.

The role is 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 260 days per year, with opportunities to lead a skilled maintenance team and to prepare buses for state

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Coordinate and relay directions to fellow workers.
• Ability to lift at least 70 pounds.
• Good motor coordination and dexterity.
• Knowledge of safe use of shop tools and equipment.
• Must obtain Ohio Class B CDL with air brake, school bus and passenger endorsements within 6 months.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/technical specs.
• Familiarity with building codes relevant to area of responsibility.
• Basic tools required.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of work performed including hours and parts.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of buses to the State Highway Patrol.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Vehicle maintenance

Coordinate directions

Lifting 70 pounds

Motor coordination

Tool and equipment safety

Blueprints

Building codes familiarity

Basic computer skills

Education

Two years on-the-job training/experience or trade school

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location: Board of Education
• Date Available: ASAP

Internal applicants have until Wednesday September 23, 2026, to apply.

Description: Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Transportation, the individual is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repairs, and replacement of vehicles and related equipment.

Job Summary: 8.0 hours/day, 5 days/week, 260 days/year

• Insure that accurate records are kept for workperformed -- including hours and parts.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of buses to the State Highway Patrol

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read and write
• Ability to perform basic math calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair usually gained through two (2) years of on-the-job training/experience or graduation from a trade school in the applicable trades areas.
• Ability to coordinate and relay directions to fellow workers from Supervisor.
• Ability to lift at least 70 pounds.
• Good motor coordination, finger and manual dexterity and physical ability to perform all of the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of the safe use of shop tools andequipment.
• Must obtain a State of Ohio Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake, school bus and passenger endorsement within the first 6 months of employment. Training may be provided.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications unique to area of responsibility.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local building codes unique to area of responsibility.
• Basic tools required
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) experience in a school bus or fleet repair equipment
• Basic welding skills

Salary: $30.15/hour,Step 1

Standard Employee Benefits

Hiring Manager: Samuel Gifford, Director of Business Services and Operations and Curtis Washington, Supervisor of Transportation

HR Staff: Sean E. Patton, Chief of Human Resources and Operations Charlene Lightfoot, Confidential Administrative Assistant - Human Resources

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