Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II

Fleet Maintenance Mechanic II

Clayton County Public Schools TRANSPORTATION - Jonesboro, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5647289

Final date to receive applications: Jul 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Apr 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $46,625 to $50,830 (Paid based on salary scale)

Performs inspections, repairs and preventive maintenance on Clayton County Public School buses. Determines needed repairs and/or replacements on district vehicles and ensures their availability in safe operating condition. This position reports to the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.

• Diagnoses potential vehicle malfunctions using computer diagnostic equipment, evaluates component failure, and determines needed repairs or replacements.
• Inspects, evaluates, maintains, and repairs all related vehicles and equipment.
• Performs complex mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of school buses and other automotive equipment.
• Repairs or overhauls brake systems, clutches, differentials, transmissions and front and rear axles; repairs generators, starters, lights and ignition systems.
• Makes emergency repairs to equipment in the field and makes proper recommendations to the shop supervisor for repair.
• Provides instruction and oversight to other mechanics when needed.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment (e.g., buses, forklifts). Assumes responsibility for all materials, parts, tools, equipment, and/or vehicles assigned, and has ready access to all issued items.
• Performs all other duties as assigned and required to support the above services.

• High School diploma or GED certificate required. Vocational training in the area required.
• 2–3 years automotive maintenance experience.
• Computer literate; applies, recommends, and implements technology concepts to improve department effectiveness.
• Valid GA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) of Class
  
  B.
• Makes recommendations under guidance and supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor; minimal independent judgment required.
• Regular contact with internal and external personnel of influence and decision‑making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance.
• Provides training and guidance to Maintenance personnel as needed.
• Variable work environment – maintenance shop and emergency calls.
• Potential hazards include regular exposure to electricity and chemicals and wide temperature range.
• Ability to wear appropriate safety equipment (mask, respirator, safety glasses, ear protectors, hat, gloves, coveralls, etc.) as required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Requires walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, bending, crouching, lying near and under vehicle, reaching in all directions for eight (8) hours per day.

NOTE: This is a Grade 23, 225‑day position that pays for experience up to a Step 4.