Vehicle Technician - Transportation Northwest

PASCO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools seeks a Vehicle Technician for the Maintenance Fleet in Northwest, Hudson, FL to repair and maintain gasoline and diesel vehicles and related heavy equipment under supervision.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED or Automotive Tech degree, 1 year fleet maintenance experience, Florida CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months, and Bus Safety Inspector certification within 2 years. Pre-employment screenings are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational Degree in Automotive Technology.
• One year experience in automotive, school bus maintenance, or fleet maintenance.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Valid Florida CDL, Class B with Passenger Endorsement, or able to attain within 6 months.
• Current or attainable Florida School Bus Safety Inspector Certification within 2 years.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and POET testing; background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel vehicles and related heavy equipment under supervision.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Degree in Automotive Technology

Job description

Vehicle Technician - Transportation Northwest

Pasco County Schools MAINTENANCE FLEET - New Port Richey, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5896068

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start Date: MM/DD/YYYY or Anticipatedor Immediately

Location : Maintenance Transportation, Northwest, 14500 Cobra Way, Hudson, FL 34667

School Related Personnel (SRP)

245Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-driven vehicles and related heavy and specialized equipment under supervision and reviewed in accordance with specifications and accepted standards and procedures.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or Vocational Degree from an accredited institution in the field of Automotive Technology, or related field
• One year experience in automotive, school bus maintenance, or other type of fleet maintenance
• OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Current and valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B, with a Passenger Endorsement 'P' or able to attain within 6 months of employment
• Must maintain a driving record that meets the standards of the District Safe Driver Plan. Driver's license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment
• Current and valid Florida Department of Education School Bus Safety Inspector Certification or able to attain within 2 years of employment

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• All hires must pass the pre-employment drug screening according to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employees Testing Act (OTETA).
• All hires must meet the physical requirements of the Post Offer Employment Testing (POET).
• All hires must submit to and pass an initial drug test and subsequent random drug tests in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute 112.0455 and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.

For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lynn Mazzone , Administrative Assistant
• MAINTENANCE FLEET
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]