Mechanic Specialist - Lead

Mechanic Specialist
- Lead

REYNOLDS SD 7 TRANSPORTATION
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Job : 5928313

Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Mechanic Specialist
- Lead

Location:Transportation

Classification:Specialist II

Reports to:Director of Transportation

FLSA Status: Full-time/exempt

SUMMARY

Works as part of a team with the Director of Transportation to provide leadership and supervision of transportation services. The position of Mechanic Specialist plans, directs, and supervises the repair and maintenance of the district’s vehicle fleet in compliance with governmental rules and regulations and sound vehicle maintenance practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed by this position for illustration purposes, and does not include other work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position. The job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

• Trains, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Plans and assigns work of assigned staff and ensures work assignments are complete and within department objectives.
• Plans, directs, and supervises the repair and maintenance of the district’s fleet including but not limited to school buses, activity buses, maintenance, District equipment, and transportation vehicles, in compliance with governmental rules and regulations.
• Establishes and implements a sound preventative maintenance program and maintains a reliable system for detailed service records such as repair, parts and labor costs, state inspections, and work orders.
• Establishes and maintains repair and maintenance parts, tool inventory levels, and a reliable system for tracking.
• Communicates with vendors for timely repair and delivery of parts and equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of specifications for vehicle procurements.
• Oversees shop budget.
• Works as part of a team in reviewing processes and procedures, and works with management to ensure policies and procedures are documented and updated regularly.
• Serves as a coach and mentor to staff providing hands‑on leadership and career development opportunities.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a well-functioning fleet.
• Responds to road calls regarding disabled vehicles 24/7 to perform emergency repair work in the field.
• Completes ongoing professional development to keep skills and knowledge up to date with current technological and mechanical advances as well as keeps up to date with federal, state and local rules, regulations and requirements regarding the District fleet.
• Ability to prepare reports summarizing data regarding department performance and measurable results.
• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and engine vehicle malfunctions (e.g. using computers, analyzers, etc.), makes appropriate repairs, including disassembling and assembling engines and other operating parts of vehicles.
• Inspects vehicles (e.g., brake systems, oil levels, coolant, tire pressure, wiper blades, fan belts, battery connections, ignition circuits, heaters, wiring, indicator lights, and exterior and interior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that vehicles are in safe operating condition. Prepares and schedules preventative maintenance for all district vehicles. Repairs and services district vehicles according to required specifications; repairs vehicle…