Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Selection Procedure FILING DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 5, 2026, 4;30 PM: District Classified application and supplemental form must be submitted to the Personnel Commission Office by the filing deadline. SELECTION PROCEDURE: This is an OPEN recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill a vacancy. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list. This position is full-time, 12 months per year. The recruitment process will consist of a written and/or performance examination and an oral technical interview, which are tentatively scheduled during the weeks of November 9-20, 2026 . Qualified applicants will be notified by US mail or email. (Click here for more information on the recruitment process.) Basic Function Under the direction of the Supervisor-Transportation, perform journey-level mechanical repair and maintenance on District school buses, trucks and other diesel, alternative fuel vehicles (compressed natural gas (CNG), electric) or mechanical or automotive equipment; maintain, repair or replace various systems and components, including electrical, brakes, transmissions, differentials, steering and cooling systems; assure buses meet CHP safety and operation requirements. (Click here for a complete job description.) Education & Experience Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by course work in gas and diesel engine and alternative fuel vehicles (CNG, electric) repair and four years increasingly responsible automotive repair experience, including large diesel buses, trucks, tractors and other large equipment. Licenses and Other Requirements Valid California Class A or B driver's license with “Passenger” and “Air Brake” endorsement within six (6) months of employment. Employees in this classification must maintain insurability at the District's standard rate during the term of employment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER The Torrance Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Torrance Unified will provide you with one upon notice.

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