Vehicle Mechanic I​/II

Vehicle Mechanic I/II

Daviess County School District Transportation - Owensboro, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job : 5919935
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Class

Description:

VEHICLE MECHANIC I/II

Class Code: 7916/7915

Job Title: VEHICLE MECHANIC I/II based on qualifications and experience

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Position Type: FULL-TIME

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: TRANSPORTATION AREA COORDINATOR

* Location:

TRANSPORTATION-FLEET MAINTENANCE

Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7916/7915

Hours Per Day: 8.0

Contracted Days: 261 days/year

Vehicle Mechanic I

Required:

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one-year experience in general automotive repair.
• Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B Driver’s License

Vehicle Mechanic II

Required:

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and two-years of experience in general automotive repair.
• Valid Kentucky Commercial Class B Driver’s License;
  course work toward ASE Certification

• Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in basic diagnosis, repair and maintenance of motorized equipment.
• Shop math applicable to vehicle maintenance.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Use of service manuals.
• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites.

Job Summary:

Perform mechanical repair work, including preventative maintenance on school buses, trucks and other gas and diesel powered automotive equipment as assigned.

• Perform basic mechanical repair work on school buses and other gas or diesel-powered automotive equipment; assure buses conform to established standards for passenger vehicles; complete and maintain related maintenance records.
• Inspect mechanical defects in school buses, trucks, automobiles, vans, tractors, electric carts and other mechanical equipment as assigned; drive and test school buses and provide emergency road service to disabled District school buses and vehicles as assigned.
• Disassemble motors and repair, adjust and replace parts; recondition and adjust ignition and carburetor systems; repair, fit and adjust valves, pistons, rings and bearings; clean, repair and replace carburetors, fuel pumps, fuel lines, gauges and electrical wiring systems.
• Repair and replace alternators, generators, starters, voltage regulators, distributors, and lighting systems; install a variety of parts including batteries, brakes, glass and door handles.
• Grind valves and perform welding; rebuild equipment as needed.
• Repair and replace heating and ventilation systems on District vehicles; repair and maintain exhaust and fuel systems.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machinery including electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment, scopes, tire changers, grinders, lathes, emissions analyzer, steam cleaner, hoists, jacks, torches and welding equipment and a variety of power and hand tools.
• Perform preventative maintenance including lubrication, oil changes, battery maintenance, tire changes and servicing of equipment.
• Assist in starting buses as needed; assist other mechanics as directed; assist in inventory maintenance as required.
• Complete work orders and maintain records of time worked and materials used; recommend purchase of needed parts, supplies and tools.
• Maintain work area,…