Lube Technician

Lube Technician

Washington Elementary School District 6 Transportation - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5882613

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Pay Grade: J(Non-Exempt Support Staff Salary Placement)

Department: Transportation

Accountable To: Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Calendar: 261 days

Creation/Revision Date: August 7, 2026

Summary: Under general direction, incumbent(s) performs preventive maintenance functions on gas, natural gas, and diesel internal combustion engines. In addition, incumbent(s) performs repairs based upon diagnosis and troubleshooting results.

Essential Functions:

• Performs minor preventative maintenance for all fleet under direction of lead mechanic and fleet maintenance supervisor such as performing seat repair, painting interior and exterior of fleet, checking tires for proper pressure, and inspecting and recommending tire replacement.
• Maintains fuel islands and surrounding area. Checks and fills all fluids including fuel for District fleet vehicles. Washes and cleans district vehicles.
• Picks up and delivers parts and other equipment for the Transportation, Maintenance and Operations department, including driving to parts location, verifying order, picking up invoices, and dispersing parts and invoices to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares vehicles for long distance travel. Inspects the interior and exterior of all spare and field trip buses.
• Assists with maintenance of fleet registration information, insurance info, state inventory and operational reports, warranty reports, emissions program information.
• Serves as a reserve bus driver to include transporting students to and from school, conducting pre-trip inspections of buses, ensuring buses are safe and presentable, maintaining discipline, and preparing incident documents when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned of a similar nature or level.

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;
• One year of school transportation experience;
• Possession of valid Arizona Department of Transportation Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement within sixty days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• Two years of mechanic experience;
• One year of vehicle detail experience.

Knowledge and

Skills Required:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include:

• Applying standard vehicle operating principles;
• Understanding traffic laws;
• Knowing preventative maintenance for school buses and other transportation vehicles;
• Understanding and applying vehicle safety;
• Knowing defensive driving methods;
• Following established routes for student pick-up/drop off;
• Applying defensive driving techniques;
• Using computer software related programs;
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are…