Office_Bus Mechanic; Fleet Services

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

Salary Grade/

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Unified 117

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The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. 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.

Title: Bus Mechanic

Perform basic skilled tasks to maintain, repair, and overhaul a variety of vehicles and buses, working under moderate supervision to perform technical or skilled trade tasks. Perform duties under moderate supervision as an intermediate‑level individual contributor.

• Conduct repairs on school buses, addressing malfunctions, assessing damage, and ensuring safe and efficient operation.
• Service support vehicles for everyday use, including performing oil changes and small repairs.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of serviceable hand tools, clean and store tools promptly after use.
• Acquire necessary information and tools to perform specific duties effectively and maintain an 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 to the employee, 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.

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

• Knowledge of the construction materials used in the manufacture of school buses.
• Knowledge of the 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 a variety of 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.

• 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 remain in a stationary position.
• Frequently move tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across the facility.
• Frequently operate a motor vehicle safely and legally, in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.
• Occasionally move tools and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds across the manufacturing floor.
• Occasionally ascend/descend machinery and equipment to repair/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