SY, Fleet Mechanic Intermediate

SY26-27 Transportation, Fleet Mechanic Intermediate

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System TRANSPORTATION - Savannah, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

Job : 5557169

Final date to receive applications: Mar 24, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

PRIMARY FUNCTION
:
This position inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and services mechanical issues on district vehicles and equipment. Work will be performed in compliance with established safety procedures and meeting or exceeding industry estimated times as established by the manufacture. Must be able to drive any vehicle in the Fleet, provide assistance to Fleet Technicians, and be available for on-call status as needed.

REPORTS TO
:
Shop Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor

SALARY SCHEDULE
:107

WORK DAYS
: 250

• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of Fleet Maintenance experience in heavy diesel, truck or bus repair, service or automotive repair.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Completion of Vocational or Technical school automotive training program.

• Must provide own hand tools, and power tools necessary to repair vehicles.
• Must successfully pass training certification and safety programs as required by the District.
• Must be available to work flexible schedule in order to meet critical needs to the district
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the county as required by the job.
• Commercial driver’s license with school bus and passenger endorsement within ninety (90) days of employment.

• ASE School Bus certified in Brakes, Electrical/Electronic, Diesel Engines, Drive Train, Suspension/Steering, or Body Systems.

• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance techniques and practices.
• Proficient user of diagnostic equipment.
• Communication skills, including clarity, tact, courtesy, and calm during stressful situations.
• Ability to diagnose and repair both routine and the more complex problems on all types of automotive vehicles and components.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written communications.
• Ability to work with principals, administrators, and other school personnel.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

• Inspects assigned vehicles, diagnoses problems, and obtains and/or orders parts needed.
• Repairs and maintains engines, power trains, brakes, electrical systems, transmissions, etc., of buses and other vehicles.
• Installs, checks, and repairs wheelchair lifts, seat belts, and other restraints.
• Performs various scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all district equipment.
• Performs Ga DOE inspections.
• Troubleshoots complex issues on cameras, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and radios related to hardware, wiring, and other plug and play troubleshooting.
• Determines how to prioritize task.
• Assists Fleet Technicians by diagnosing more complicated maintenance and repairs work orders as needed.
• Follows state and district maintenance policies, procedures, and…