Transportation Department Bus Mechanic

Transportation Department Bus Mechanic

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Job : 3713571

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Nov 06, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Beebe School District

Department:
Transportation Job Status:
Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Transportation Supervisor

Work Schedule: TBD

JOB SUMMARY: 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years documented experience repairing and servicing school busses 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.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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 busses 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.
• Performs tire work (e.g. changing, balancing) for the purpose of ensuring all equipment are operating on safe tires.
• Responds to emergency situations during and outside regular work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns, including emergency breakdowns.
• Service busses 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.
• Inspect and repair vehicles prior to Arkansas state school bus inspections.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.

Other

• Perform all other duties as determined by the Assistant Superintendent for Support Services and/or the Transportation Director

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above-listed duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or responsibilities required.

SKILLS

Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in bus maintenance; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and / or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: safety practices and procedures and provisions of the State of Arkansas applicable to the operation of school busses.

ABILITIES

Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job‑related equipment. In working with others, problem…