School Bus/Diesel Mechanic

I. POSITION SUMMARY The School Bus/Diesel Mechanic is a fully skilled fleet technician responsible for the inspection, preventive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of the school’s diesel buses and support vehicles. This position works independently on routine and complex repairs and is accountable for keeping every bus safe, compliant, and ready for service each day. The Mechanic is a key safety position within the Transportation Department. The Mechanic has the authority and the responsibility to remove any vehicle from service that is not safe to operate, and works in coordination with the Transportation Director, who retains administrative oversight of the department, and the Chief of Operations. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES A. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on diesel buses and support vehicles, including engine oil and filter service, fluid checks, belt and hose inspection, and air-system and cooling-system service. Diagnose and repair diesel engine, transmission, drivetrain, brake (air and hydraulic), suspension, steering, HVAC, electrical, and emissions-system problems using diagnostic software, electronic test equipment, and manufacturer service information. Repair and maintain passenger-safety and body equipment, including stop-arm and warning-light systems, wheelchair lifts and ramps, emergency exits and door mechanisms, mirrors, seats, and interior/exterior lighting. Inspect, rotate, repair, and replace tires and wheel assemblies, and verify rims, lug hardware, and tire condition on every vehicle serviced. Complete repairs correctly the first time, verify the repair through testing, and road-test vehicles as needed before returning them to service. B. Inspections & Safety Compliance Perform scheduled inspections of the entire fleet in accordance with applicable state and federal school bus safety and inspection requirements and the school’s inspection calendar. Verify during each inspection that required safety equipment is present and functional, including fire extinguishers, first-aid and body-fluid kits, emergency triangles, mirrors, emergency exits, seat belts/securement equipment, and flashing-light and stop-arm systems. Immediately remove from service any vehicle with a safety-critical or out-of-service defect, tag the vehicle, and notify the Transportation Director and Chief of Operations without delay. No vehicle removed from service is returned until the defect is repaired and verified. Respond to driver-reported defects and pre-trip/post-trip inspection findings promptly, and prioritize repairs by safety impact and route needs. Support the Transportation Director in preparing for state, DOT, and other regulatory inspections and audits, and correct any cited deficiencies within the required timeframe. C. Documentation & Records Complete accurate maintenance, inspection, and repair records for every job, including date, vehicle number, mileage, work performed, parts and materials used, and labor time. Submit completed repair and inspection records to the Transportation Director the same business day work is completed. Keep each vehicle’s maintenance history current and audit-ready, and flag recurring or repeat failures to the Transportation Director. Maintain accurate records of warranty work, recalls, and outside-vendor repairs. D. Parts, Shop & Equipment Maintain an organized parts and supplies inventory, and notify the Transportation Director of low stock and upcoming needs with enough lead time to avoid vehicle downtime. Coordinate parts ordering, vendor scheduling, and warranty claims with the Transportation Director. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop; care for shop tools, lifts, and diagnostic equipment; and follow all shop safety, hazardous-material handling, and waste-disposal requirements. Report any needed equipment repair, tool replacement, or shop safety concern promptly. E. Support to Transportation Operations Respond p…

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