MECHANIC​/DRIVER

Job Description

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POSITION TITLE:

Mechanic/Driver

Continuing position to begin August 1, 2026

POSITIONS: 8 hr/day, 5 day/wk, 260 day/yr

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

HOURLY WAGE: $38.60 - $44.07 per hour depending on prior experience (based on the 2025/2026 PSE salary schedule; 2026/2027 PSE salary schedule to be determined).

BENEFITS:
Employees anticipated to work 630 hours in a school calendar year may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Pension, VEBA, and 403(b).

Up to 12 Sick Days, 2 Personal Days, and 13 Paid Holidays - prorated based upon start date & days worked

LOCATION:

Transportation

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor of Transportation

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, the mechanic shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all school district vehicles and will keep them in a ready state of service. The Bus driver will operate, fuel, and maintain a clean school bus and may be required to load and operate other district vehicles. The employee will be required to successfully pass random drug testing as required by law and may be required to undergo a post-offer medical examination.

Conditions of Employment

* Do you possess a valid school bus driver School bus driver authorization with Washington State driver's license with CDL Class A or B, Passenger endorsement, School Bus endorsement air brake restriction lifted OR do you have the ability to obtain one within sixty (60) days of employment?

* Do you have completion of recognized apprenticeship as a heavy duty mechanic or full journeyman status as a heavy duty mechanic or minimum of five (5) years applicable work experience and employment experience as a mechanic of heavy duty vehicles?

* Are you able to frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds?

* Are you able to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds a distance of 100 feet?

* Do you have a current First Aid/CPR card and if not, are you willing to become certified within 60 days of employment?

* Are you a citizen or do you have a visa which permits you to work in the United States?

* Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

* Are you willing to be fingerprinted?

* Are you at least 21 years of age?

* I authorize the District to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational, or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information for any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.

* I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information, including omissions, in my application or interview(s) may result in dismissal at any time during my period of employment with Arlington Public Schools. I understand also that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check and approval of the Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors.

I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of Arlington Public Schools.

General Questions

* Please describe your experience working and maintaining buses and/or other motor vehicles.

* Please list any accidents or tickets you have received in the last 60 months (5 years).

* Please list any work experience driving the following vehicles (include where and how long):

-School Bus
-Community Transit or Metro Bus
-Other Commercial Carrier
-Other Vehicles

* Do you have a current OSPI school bus driver authorization? If so, with what school district?

* Do you have a current and valid DOT physical?

* Do you have the ability to read and follow maps and schedules?

* Do you have the ability to work on an on-call basis with short notice?

* Do you have the ability to lift up to 80 pounds, unassisted?

* Do you have the ability to evacuate a full size school bus within 25 seconds?

* Have your ever been dismissed or discharged from a job, or have you separated employment in order to avoid discipline or discharge? If the answer is yes, please explain.

* School bus drivers are subject to DOT random, pre-employment, post accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Have you ever failed an employer mandated or DOT drug test?

* Have you intentionally and knowingly transported public school students within the State of Washington with an expired, lapsed, surrendered, or revoked authorization in a position for which authorization is required?

* Have you ever had your driving license privilege suspended or revoked within the proceeding three years? If yes, please explain below.

* Have your incurred three or more speeding tickets in the…