Lead

Auxilio•Muncie, IN

19d•$25 - $32

About The Position

Company Description: Auxilio is here to help school districts. Across several categories, we provide specialized, expert management of the student environment, saving clients’ time and money to reinvest in the student experience. Scope: We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanic to oversee the maintenance, repair, and safety compliance of our school transportation fleet. This role is hands-on and supervisory, ensuring buses and support vehicles are safe, reliable, and fully compliant with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate is a strong technician, natural leader, and problem-solver who understands the critical importance of student safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid Driver License required.
Minimum 1-year experience performing automotive/truck services required.
Subject to Background Check and Drug Screen.
Subject to DOT Physical and Motor Vehicle Review.
Familiar with vehicle diagnostic equipment.
Experience with school bus preventative maintenance principles and procedures.
Proficient in practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in repair and adjustment of school buses and other motorized vehicles including gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
Ability to order parts from various parts manuals.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices along with pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the areas of maintenance and mechanical repair work.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Exercise good judgment, flexibility, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Work independently with minimal supervision and work cooperatively with others.
Execute basic record keeping practices.
Ability to travel 10-15%; travel will be scheduled as needed.

Nice To Haves

Class B CDL License with Air Brakes and P-Endorsement preferred; CDL training provided if necessary is a plus.
HDT brakes certification preferred.
Experience with gasoline and diesel engines preferred.
ASE or diesel equivalent State HDT (Heavy Duty Truck) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a preventative maintenance program for district bus fleet.
Perform mechanical repairs on buses to include major overhauls, as necessary.
Make emergency service calls for stranded buses.
Make recommendations for ordering and stocking all necessary repair parts.
Maintain the shop area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
Assist in the service and repair of other fleet locations within Auxilio, as needed.
Inspect, replace, adjust, and repair tires, rims, brakes, belts, and hoses.
Perform complete safety inspections as required.
Estimate time, material, and equipment needed for assigned jobs.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
Write requisitions, order parts, and ensure parts are received in a timely manner.
Read, interpret, understand, and apply technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, specifications, and parts catalogs.
Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the assigned programs and functions.
Operates motor vehicles; may be required to drive school bus with passengers as required.
Always adhere to FERPA regulations and remain confidential.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.