Lead Mechanic

Lead Mechanic

Williamsburg James City School District Transportation – Williamsburg, Virginia

Job : 5422291

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Grade: U08 (Unified)

Revision Date: December 8, 2015

Location: Transportation

This position performs highly skilled, master level mechanical and technical diagnostic work in the repair and maintenance of School Division vehicles and equipment. Diagnoses malfunctions in automotive equipment; removes and replaces worn or broken parts, and replaces fluids; enters maintenance data into computerized system. Provides customer assistance, maintains maintenance records, and assists technicians in problem diagnostics.

• Diagnoses problems and performs major repairs on cars, light trucks, and buses; ensures dependability, safety, and operation; repairs issues related to fuel injection, gas and diesel engines, computerized engine controls, manual and automatic transmissions, clutches, cooling, suspension, steering, brakes (hydraulic and air), tracks, hydraulics, and attachments.
• Independently diagnoses and makes repairs to equipment in the field.
• Performs Virginia State Inspections.
• Performs preventive maintenance on cars, light trucks, and buses.
• Enters maintenance data into a computerized system.
• Attends training sessions, classes, and meetings.
• Performs maintenance and repairs to shop equipment; conducts general shop maintenance and cleans the shop.
• Picks up and delivers vehicles for outside repair.
• Responds to after-hours calls.
• Performs tool inventories at random.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Models the WJCC Strategic Plan Values:
  Individualism, Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Collaboration.

• Graduation from high school supplemented by coursework in automotive mechanics; 4-6 years of experience as an automotive mechanic; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good driving record based upon the criteria of the Williamsburg-James City County School Division.
• Valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License with necessary endorsements to operate a school bus carrying passengers and equipped with air brakes.
• Possession and maintenance of a Virginia State Inspection License.
• Thorough knowledge of state inspection rules.
• Certification for performing Air Conditioning services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engine and chassis units.
• Comprehensive knowledge of methods, practices, and processes of repairing and overhauling automobiles, trucks, light trucks, and buses.
• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational hazards and safety regulations in the automotive industry.
• Skill in using specialized diagnostic test equipment.
• Knowledge of safe operation of all shop equipment, such as lifts, jacks, power tools, and machines.

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Performs duties under the supervision of the Shop Foreman

Frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and attention to detail. Duties performed outside normal work hours, such as evenings, nights, and weekends. Duties performed in various environmental conditions. Must communicate effectively both orally and in writing, read and understand technical manuals and instructions, and use computer hardware and software. Must be physically able, with sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity to perform daily duties, including stooping, bending, working in tiring and uncomfortable positions, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Must comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements as outlined by DOT regulations.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.91 Per Hour

• At least 4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

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