Transportation -Bus Shop Mechanic

Bedford County Public Schools; Bedford (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford County Public Schools is seeking a Bus Mechanic to maintain the School Board's fleet of buses and other vehicles, ensuring safe transportation for students and staff.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and automotive repair experience, including diesel and gasoline engines; CDL and Virginia inspection license are preferred or obtainable within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and auto repair experience, including diesel and gasoline engines.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements or obtain within six months.
• Must possess a valid Virginia State inspection license or ability to obtain within six months.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Performs general vehicle maintenance to keep the fleet in proper and safe working order.
• Completes repairs such as major overhauls and diagnostic evaluations.
• Records all work performed and parts used on work orders.
• Makes routine and emergency service calls to return vehicles to operating condition.
• Maintains tools and equipment and follows safe work practices.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Gasoline engine repair

Automotive maintenance

Vehicle safety inspections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Virginia CDL

Virginia State inspection license

Valid driver's license

Job description

Transportation -Bus Shop Mechanic

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919371
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Bus Mechanic

Terms of Employment : 12 Months

Pay Grade: 114

Job Summary:

The purpose of this job is to successfully maintain the School Board's fleet of school buses and other vehicles to have a positive impact on the safe transportation of students and staff.

Essential Duties

• Performs general vehicle maintenance required to keep the fleet in proper and safe working order.


• Completes needed repairs such as major overhauls and diagnostic evaluations.


• Records all work performed and parts used on the proper work order forms.


• Makes routine and emergency service calls throughout the county to return vehicles to operating condition.


• Takes proper care of and is accountable for all tools and equipment issued.


• Practices safe work habits while performing tasks in the shop and on the road. This includes keeping all work areas clean, neat and in an orderly working condition.


• Maintains general understanding of the bus routes, bus schedules and driver assignments to facilitate prompt service for those in need.


• Drives the bus safely, maintaining state and county guidelines as a substitute bus driver as needed.


• Participates in all meetings and training activities required by the Transportation Department. This may include training in all areas of automotive repair to keep pace with technological changes in the maintenance of the School Board fleet of vehicles.


• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent and general automotive repair experience, including but not limited to diesel and gasoline engine repair.

Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial driver’s license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements and acceptable driving history, or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.

Must possess a valid Virginia State inspection license or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, and to perform required tasks; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to perform heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling, bending, reaching overhead, climbing stairs and carrying 35 to 50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis, physical agility to bend, to stoop, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

None.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bedford County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Bedford County Schools to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Bedford County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $46,194 to $73,921 Grade 114|S12-4
Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Melanie Simmons


• 310 S Bridge St


• Bedford, Virginia 245232706


• Phone: [phone] x10247


• Email: [e-mail]