Mechanic - Taylor County Schools - FY-S

Mechanic - Taylor County Schools - FY27-S-025

• Position Type:
  Bus Operator/Transportation/ Bus Mechanic
• Date Posted: 8/26/2026
• Location:
  
  Taylor County Board of Education

Transportation Department:
Full-time Mechanic

Qualifications:

2 years mechanic experience preferred and must have bus operator license or be willing to obtain a bus operator license

SALARY:
Salary based on experience and education level per TCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation. Pay scale can be found at the following link:

Hours:

9:00am- 5:00pm

• Thoroughly inspect all new, used or recently serviced vehicles and equipment as assigned by the immediate supervisor to make certain they are in safe operating condition
• Service and repair vehicles and equipment as assigned by the immediate supervisor
• Install accessories in vehicles; i.e., lights, cell phones, tv cameras, etc.
• Clean engines and parts using the proper methods and cleaning materials
• Rebuild, replace or repair gas and diesel engines if practical
• Align front and rear wheels of vehicles
• Inspect tire for wear, wear pattern and damage and repair, or replace tires if needed
• Repair or replace engine cooling system components to correct engine overheating problems
• Inspect entire air and hydraulic brake systems and repair or replace parts for safe operation
• Inspect steering and suspension systems for worn or broken parts and replace or repair as needed
• Diagnose emission control and ignition problems and repair or replace components as needed
• Diagnose fuel system problems (injectors, pumps, fuel lines, filter, etc.) And repair or replace as needed
• Inspect exhaust systems for leaks and restrictions and replace components as necessary
• Repair or replace turbo chargers
• Test and repair or replace charging system components
• Replace or repair automatic and manual transmissions
• Inspect and replace or repair drive line components
• Test and repair or replace starter system components including batteries
• Check all circuit breakers and fuses and replace as needed
• Repair or replace primary electrical components
• Install body parts on vehicles: i.e., doors, windows, steps, seats, bumpers, mirrors, etc.
• Lubricate all vehicles according to a lubrication schedule
• Check all fluid levels on a regular basis
• Maintain a clean organized and safe working area
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on all vehicles and other mechanical equipment
• Keep an up-to-date log on all vehicles and equipment showing repairs and preventative maintenance performed, parts used, date performed, person(s) making repairs and cost
• Attend workshops to keep up-to-date on service and repair of vehicles and other mechanical equipment
• Keep an operating inventory of all parts and materials needed for routine repairs and service
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the immediate supervisor or superintendent may from time to time assign

Additional information concerning the above listed position can be obtained from the Superintendent's Office.

Deadline for receipt of those interested in posted vacancy is 3:00 p.m. of the fifth (5th) work day.

As required by Federal Law and regulations, the Taylor County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, socioeconomic status, genetic information or national origin in its educational programs and activities or employment. Furthermore, the Taylor County Board of Education has a "no tolerance" policy for harassment of any kind, issues related to discrimination or harassment must be reported to the Title IX County Coordinator, 71 Utt Drive, Grafton, WV 26354 or call .