Office_Bus Mechanic; Fleet Services

Central  Mechanic (Fleet Services)

Title: Bus Mechanic

Salary Grade/

Schedule:

Unified 117

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Bus Mechanic.

Essential Functions:

• Perform preventative maintenance and regular inspections on buses and support vehicles to ensure vehicle safety, readiness, and compliance with traffic and ventilation safety regulations.
• Conduct repairs on school buses, addressing malfunctions, assessing damage, and ensuring safe and efficient operation.
• Service support vehicles for everyday use, including oil changes and small repairs.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of serviceable hand tools as determined by supervisor and clean and store tools promptly after use.
• Acquire necessary information and tools to perform specific duties effectively and maintain automotive/diesel service technician tool chest.
• Log all maintenance activities and prepare paperwork for all repairs.
• Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and bus drivers during morning route start-ups.
• Document morning work from route assistance to generate work orders required for restocking truck parts inventory.
• Plan and execute maintenance schedules, respond to unexpected breakdowns or issues, and assist colleagues in vehicle maintenance tasks as needed.
• Maintain accountability for all special tools, part supplies, and equipment issued and submit service truck work orders to the parts department for requisition of truck parts inventory used.
• Follow established standard operating procedures and systems to accomplish tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Associate degree in Automotive Repair or related field, or high school diploma with additional continuing education through a certification program.
• 3–6 years of related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction materials used in manufacturing of school buses.
• Knowledge of principles of electricity as it relates to vehicle diagnostics.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues on diesel engines, basic motor vehicles, and school buses.
• Knowledge of local and state traffic ordinances, school bus safety policies and procedures, and local and state roads and highways.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance requirements, records, and procedures.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and repair various motor vehicles, including school buses.
• Ability to use electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and understand schematic sheets.
• Ability to identify the need for routine vehicle maintenance procedures.
• Ability to use air and hand tools.
• Ability to solve problems within defined parameters and under clearly established processes.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to follow clearly established procedures.
• Ability to maintain records.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Constantly operate and inspect mechanical equipment.
• Constantly position self to use, inspect, clean, or repair tools and machinery.
• Constantly observe details at close range.
• Frequently required to exchange accurate information.
• Frequently remains in a stationary position.
• Frequently moves tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across the facility.
• Frequently operates a motor vehicle safely and legally in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Occasionally moves tools and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds across the manufacturing floor.
• Occasionally ascends or descends machinery and equipment to repair or service.
• Must have valid driver license and clean driving record.
• Constantly exposed to loud noise levels.
• Constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to mechanical oils, vibration and risk of electrical shock.

Reviewed / Revised: 11/13/2025

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Administrative

Industry: Primary and Secondary Education

The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.