Mechanic; School Bus

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Job : 5959892
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Mechanic

The job of Transportation Mechanic is done for the purpose/s of independently diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing district school buses and vehicles; performing preventive maintenance and inspections; ensuring vehicles meet all applicable safety and regulatory standards; and supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the district's transportation fleet.

This is a 12 month position. Mechanics are eligible for benefits as listed below.

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options
• 100% district paid life insurance, and short term & long-term disability
• Generous paid time off policy
• Retirement Plans - Pension (PEERS), 403(b) and 457(b)

* Benefits overview is published on our website: LPS Benefits Overview

• Monday through Friday
• Daytime Hours (start and end hours vary depending on weather, project deadlines, etc..)

$23.65- $29.69per hour (based on relevant work experience)

• Attends unit in-service and safety meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Diagnoses vehicle malfunctions independently and prioritizes safe versus unsafe work needing to be done for the purpose of determining needed vehicle repairs and/or replacements and time considerations.
• Fabricates parts, if needed, for the purpose of providing items necessary for repairs.
• Inspects assigned vehicles, buses and other district vehicles, (e.g. brake system, oil levels, coolant, tire pressure, wiper blades, fan belts, exterior and interior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that vehicles are in safe operating condition.
• Maintains inventory for the purpose of repairing vehicles in a timely manner with quality results.
• Maintains records of repairs, etc. for the purpose of documenting required information and meeting regulatory requirements.
• Maintains tools, equipment and a clean shop area for the purpose of ensuring the availability of tools/equipment and safety within the workspace.
• Performs routine vehicle preventive maintenance (e.g. oil change, tire rotation, s/c brake check, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe operating condition and meeting mandated requirements.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair and maintenance logs, parts lists, warranty claims, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and meeting mandated requirements.
• Repairs vehicle systems and components, etc. (e.g. diesel/gasoline engines, transmissions, differentials, clutches, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition and resulting in 90% first time pass on Missouri Inspection record.
• Responds to road calls regarding disabled vehicles for the purpose of assisting with performing emergency repair work in the field.

• Drives bus route for the purpose of transporting students when no other school bus drivers are available.
• Drives school bus in the event of an accident, a mechanical or maintenance issue for the purpose of providing an exchange bus to a bus driver or driving the bus to another location.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of maintaining vehicles; methods of storage and removal of hazardous materials; and safety practices and procedures.

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating school buses and/or district vehicles; operating tools/equipment used in maintenance of…