Mechanic​/Handyman term Transportati

Openings as of 7/15/2026 Harrison County Schools

• Position:
  Mechanic/Handyman, full time, 250 day employment term, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Transportation Department.
• Position Type:
  Bus Operator/Transportation/ Bus Mechanic
• Date Posted: 7/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Harrison County Schools Transportation Dept.
• County:
  Harrison County Schools

HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Position Title: Mechanic Assistant / Mechanic / Chief Mechanic

Classification: Service Personnel (WV Code §18A-4-8)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Transportation or designee

Location: Transportation Department / Bus Garage

Service personnel mechanics are responsible for the inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of school buses and district vehicles to ensure safe and reliable student transportation. Work must comply with WV Code §18A, federal and state transportation safety regulations, and district fleet maintenance procedures.

Each classification level reflects increasing technical skill, responsibility, and supervisory authority.

• Personnel employed as a mechanic apprentice and helper
• Basic knowledge of vehicle systems
• Ability to assist with repairs and maintenance tasks

• Personnel employed to perform skilled duties independently in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, school buses, and other mechanical and mobile equipment in a county school system.
• Experience in vehicle repair and diagnostics
• Ability to independently perform standard mechanical repairs
• Advanced technical knowledge of automotive/diesel systems
• Experience performing complex repairs and leading work assignments

• Personnel employed to be responsible for directing activities which ensure that student transportation or other county board owned vehicles are properly and safely maintained.
• Extensive experience in fleet maintenance and repair
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards
• Ability to manage maintenance operations and personnel

• Thoroughly inspect all new, used, or recently serviced vehicles and equipment to make certain they are in safe operating condition.
• Service and repair vehicles and equipment as requested by drivers and equipment operators.
• 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, diesel, or propane engines, if practical.
• Align front and rear wheels of vehicles.
• Inspect tires for wear, wear pattern and damage, and repair/replace tires, if needed.
• Inspect steering and suspension systems for worn or broken parts and repair/replace as needed.
• Diagnose emission control and ignition problems and repair/replace components as needed.
• Diagnose fuel system problems (injectors, pumps, fuel lines, filters, etc.) and repair/replace as needed.
• Inspect exhaust systems for leaks and restrictions and replace components as necessary.
• Repair/replace turbochargers.
• Test and repair/replace charging system components.
• Replace/repair automatic and manual transmissions.
• Inspect and replace or repair driveline components.
• Test and repair/replace starter system components including batteries.
• Check all circuit breakers and fuses and replace as needed.
• Repair/replace primary electrical components.
• Install body parts on vehicles (i.e., doors, windows, steps, seats, bumpers, mirrors, etc.).
• Lubricate all vehicles according to the 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.
• Familiar with high-voltage circuit safety on electric buses.
• Keep an up-to-date log on all vehicles and equipment showing repairs and preventative maintenance performed, parts used, date performed, person(s) making repair, 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…