School Bus Mechanic

About the job

Work Calendar: 242 Days

FTE: 1.00 (40 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Fleet Manager

Starting Wage: $ 57,114 annual

Salary Schedule/Lane: 77/D

Benefits: Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 12/17/2026

Priority Screen Date: 11/17/2026

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Note: This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment physical abilities testing and Department of Transportation (DOT) medical exam.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the position of School Bus Mechanic is to provide the daily repair and maintenance service on a variety of school buses, automobiles, and heavy-duty equipment to assure their safe, e?ective, and e?cient operation in a timely manner.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

*All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. *Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Minimum two years diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance of medium or heavy duty motors

• Have or obtain a CDL License with School Bus Endorsement within 90 days of hire

• Have or obtain Utah state safety inspection license within 12 months of hire

• Work with limited supervision, prioritize, be attentive to details, and meet strict deadlines and schedules with frequent interruptions

• Communicate e?ectively and e?ciently with diverse groups of people while maintaining con?dentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers, students, parents, and other district employees

• Adaptable to changing work priorities

• Able to roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds

• Speak, read, write, analyze, and follow written and verbal communication in English; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing; present information in front of groups of people

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have.  Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

• Minimum two years' experience diagnosing, repair and preventative maintenance of school buses.

• ASE Certi?cation (Master School Bus Mechanic).

• Any certi?cation/s from engine and or body manufacturers.

• Certi?cations in any alternative fuel vehicles (including electric).

• Degree in the automotive ?eld.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of all district vehicles.

• Follows prescribed preventative maintenance procedures on all vehicles.

• Performs services and repairs on school buses, including but not limited to, diesel engines, injectors, pumps, automatic and standard transmission repair and replacement, wheelchair lifts, air brake systems and electrical systems.

• Responds to school bus driver needs and maintains a positive working relationship with school district employees and students.

• Responds to emergency road calls during and after regularly scheduled work hours as needed.

• Performs functions of a school bus driver substitute when needed for the purpose of meeting the district's transportation service needs.

• Participates in continuing educational training for new techniques and job skills as requested.

• Maintains regular and predictable attendance to ful?ll job requirements e?ciently and e?ectively.

• Ability to use most major medium duty electronic diagnostic tools. (Cummins Insite, Allison DOC).

• Promotes high standards of safety and housekeeping methods in work-connected areas.

• Drives equipment in and out of repair shop; operates and road tests repaired vehicles to ensure proper function.

• Maintains vehicle repair records including the nature of the repair, labor hours, and parts used in making repairs.

• Performs diagnostic inspections on automotive and other motorized or stationary equipment to identify problems, using mechanical, electrical, and electronic testing equipment.

• Talks to equipment operators, drives, and operates vehicle, or uses diagnostic equipment to identify problems and malfunctions.

• Assists in other district and department transportation related needs as required.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an e?cient and e?ective work environment.

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:       No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: School Bus Mechanic Physical Demands 

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695