Transportation Mechanic

San Juan School District

Blanding (UT)

On-site

USD 33,481 - 47,686

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

San Juan School District in Blanding, UT is seeking a full-time automotive/diesel mechanic with 5 years of hands-on experience. The role requires CDL, state safety inspection certification, and a strong background in diagnostics and fleet management systems.

The position includes a Career Classified Salary Schedule with full-time hours (40/week). Pre-employment drug screen and random testing are required, with opportunities to contribute to vehicle maintenance and safety inspections for district

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 5 years responsible experience in automotive or diesel engine mechanics.
  • Must be 21 years of age and meet related criteria as described under "Standards for Utah School Buses and Operations".
  • Certified to perform state safety inspections.
  • CDL License.
  • ASE Diesel Certification preferred.
  • Electronic Diagnostic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assures adequate maintenance and repair records are maintained for District vehicles and equipment.
  • Utilizes the Automated Fleet Management System.
  • Performs as certified safety inspector for District vehicles and school buses. Annual State Police Bus inspection.
  • Recommends major equipment and vehicle replacements.
  • Maintains the ability to diagnose, repair, rebuild and make necessary adjustments on all vehicles systems.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge and ability to repair components on all systems, including the ability to operate shop equipment.
  • Performs trouble shooting and related repairs on District vehicles.
  • Performs general body work and vehicle interiors
  • Performs welding as needed to fabricate parts and repair equipment.
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • Pre-employment drug screen and random testing

Skills

Automotive mechanics
Diesel engines
Electronic Diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma or GED
ASE Diesel Certification

Tools

Automated Fleet Management System

Job description

  • 5 years responsible experience in automotive or diesel engine mechanics
  • Must be 21 years of age and meet related criteria as described under "Standards for Utah School Buses and Operations"
  • Certified to perform state safety inspections
  • CDL License
  • Electronic Diagnostic experience preferred
  • Assures adequate maintenance and repair records are maintained for District vehicles and equipment.
  • Utilizes the Automated Fleet Management System.
  • Performs as certified safety inspector for District vehicles and school buses. Annual State Police Bus inspection.
  • Recommends major equipment and vehicle replacements.
  • Maintains the ability to diagnose, repair, rebuild and make necessary adjustments on all vehicles systems.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge and ability to repair components on all systems, including the ability to operate shop equipment.
  • Performs trouble shooting and related repairs on District vehicles.
  • Performs general body work and vehicle interiors
  • Performs welding as needed to fabricate parts and repair equipment.
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • Pre-employment drug screen and random testing
Salary

Career Classified Salary Schedule

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 5 years responsible experience in automotive or diesel engine mechanics
  • Must be 21 years of age and meet related criteria as described under "Standards for Utah School Buses and Operations"
  • Certified to perform state safety inspections
  • CDL License
  • ASE Diesel Certification preferred
  • Electronic Diagnostic experience preferred
Essential Duties And Responsibilities (include But Not Limited To)
  • Assures adequate maintenance and repair records are maintained for District vehicles and equipment.
  • Utilizes the Automated Fleet Management System.
  • Performs as certified safety inspector for District vehicles and school buses. Annual State Police Bus inspection.
  • Recommends major equipment and vehicle replacements.
  • Maintains the ability to diagnose, repair, rebuild and make necessary adjustments on all vehicles systems.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge and ability to repair components on all systems, including the ability to operate shop equipment.
  • Performs trouble shooting and related repairs on District vehicles.
  • Performs general body work and vehicle interiors
  • Performs welding as needed to fabricate parts and repair equipment.
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • Pre-employment drug screen and random testing
Salary

Career Classified Salary Schedule

Range 17: $29.46/hr.

Hours

Full time, 40 hours per week.

Deadline for Application

Open until filled

Contact
San Juan School District

Human Resources Department

ATTN: Bev McDougall

200 North Main Street

Blanding, UT 84511

Telephone: (435) 678-1215

Email: bmcdougall@sjsd.org

www.sjsd.org

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