Mechanic, Transportation

MECHANIC

Licking Heights School District BUS GARAGE / TRANSPORTATION - Pataskala, Ohio Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Licking Heights Local School District , and Ohio Education Job Board:
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Starting Date: Oct 12, 2026

Must possess a High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

and have basic computer skills.

Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school district's student population.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity:
The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), military status, ancestry, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

POSITION: MECHANIC

RESPONSIBLE TO: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

INTRODUCTION:
At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.
To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:
Passion for education and student well-being
Effective mentoring and guidance for students
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Continuous learning and professional development
Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making
Openness to two-way communication and community engagement
We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district's vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

JOB GOAL:
Assist in maintaining and providing a safe and reliable bus fleet, which in addition to emergency repairs, will include regular and periodic inspection and maintenance procedures to reduce frequency of repairs and lower cost of operation and maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Proven mechanical skills
• Appropriate State of Ohio certification/license. Prefer A.S.E. Ohio School bus mechanic license.
• State of Ohio Class B school bus and passenger endorsement, commercial driver’s license with air brake and transporting passengers
• Required to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education may find appropriate
• Have basic computer knowledge

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Maintains respect at all times for confidential information.
• 2. Determine that safe and satisfactory equipment is maintained at all times.
• 3. Maintaining a program of preventative maintenance.
• 4. Services and inspects buses and other board-owned motor vehicles on a regularly scheduled program, making repairs as needed.
• 5. Has access to and knows how to use the Owners and Driver’s Manual and the Service Manual provided by the vehicle manufacturer.
• 6. Maintains summer bus maintenance program and will have buses ready for the annual inspection by the Ohio Highway Patrol.
• 7. Maintains an inventory of supplies and materials.
• 8. Shall see that the bus garage is clean, orderly, and free of hazardous conditions.
• 9. Promotes good public relations with those whom he/she works through personal appearance, attitude, and…