Mechanic, Transportation

Mechanic

Pea Ridge School District Transportation - Pea Ridge, Arkansas

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:
Jun 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Plan, schedule, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on transportation fleet as needed; ensure buses and vehicles are in safe operating condition; and provide written documentation of repairs to meet state and federal requirements.

• Minimum 3 years documented experience repairing and servicing school buses or medium duty trucks.
• Demonstrated success in performing a wide variety of tasks requiring a proficient understanding of school bus repair.
• Valid CDL license with School Bus endorsement, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of Arkansas state school bus safety inspection procedures.
• Diesel mechanic certification or license.

• Diagnose potential vehicle malfunctions (e.g., using computer diagnostic equipment) for the purpose of determining needed repairs and/or replacement.
• Inspect, clean, adjust, tighten, and/or repair minor items such as lights, bulbs, lenses, reflectors.
• Repair items such as kingpins, springs, shocks, leaf springs, spring pins.
• Replace and repair brakes, steering repairs, electrical repairs, air conditioning, and heat repairs.
• Replace or repair minor body parts, floors, fenders, and dents.
• Service buses and vehicles for maintenance.
• Perform repairs as requested on daily vehicle inspection reports in a timely fashion.
• Tire repairs; lube oil and filter changes; minor electrical repairs (bulbs, flashers, fuses); mirror replacement; minor road service; service fuels and fluids.
• Maintain maintenance and repair records on vehicles as required.
• Perform tire work (e.g., changing, balancing) for the purpose of ensuring all equipment are operating on safe tires.
• Respond to emergency situations during and outside regular work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns, including emergency breakdowns.
• Service buses and transportation equipment for the purpose of ensuring a qualified person is able to run the bus on the route.
• Substitute as a bus driver when needed for the purpose of ensuring qualified person is able to run the bus on a route.
• Train mechanic helpers for the purpose of helping them learn the correct and safe way to repair and maintain vehicles.
• Transport various items (e.g., tools, equipment, supplies) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.
• Assist in the starting of vehicles during winter months.
• Order parts, as needed.
• Schedule repairs with vendors, as needed.
• Inspect and repair vehicles prior to Arkansas state school bus inspections.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
• Assign trip buses, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

This position is full-time.

• Ed Vestal, Director of Transportation
• Transportation
• Phone:
• Email:

The Pea Ridge School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.