Lead Mechanic

Livingston Union School District • Livingston, CA

22h

About The Position

Performs and oversees the inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of District vehicles and motorized equipment, including school buses, trucks, tractors, and other maintenance equipment. Ensures vehicles meet applicable safety and regulatory standards, maintains inspection and repair records, coordinates parts and supplies, and responds to emergency roadside service requests. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews vehicle maintenance staff, providing training and technical guidance to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the District's transportation and maintenance fleet.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus specialized training in automotive repair.
• Thorough knowledge of standard practices, techniques, and tools used to repair, maintain, and overhaul heavy and light equipment powered by gasoline, diesel, mechanical, CNG, and electrical systems.
• Considerable knowledge of internal combustion engines, automotive and standard transmissions, differentials, hydraulic units, and other equipment systems and assemblies.
• Thorough knowledge of safe and efficient automotive repair shop practices and procedures, work hazards, safety practices, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the industry and pupil transportation.
• Strong understanding of report writing and record-keeping principles.
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in heavy and light equipment maintenance and repair.
• Valid California Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger endorsement.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport 30 to 100 pounds and occasionally 164 pounds.
• Ability to complete and pass a district-approved weight-endurance physical.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain cooperative working relationships with vendors, MOT staff, supervisor, and school personnel at all levels.
• Application materials requested: high school diploma or equivalent, resume, and recent letters of recommendation (2–3 highly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair District vehicles and motorized equipment, including school buses, trucks, tractors, and other maintenance equipment.
• Ensure vehicles meet applicable safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintain inspection and repair records.
• Coordinate parts and supplies.
• Respond to emergency roadside service requests.
• Plan, assign, supervise, and review vehicle maintenance staff.
• Provide training and technical guidance to maintenance staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED