Mechanic Heavy Duty Journeyman - Vehicle Maintenance

Mesa USD 4 • Mesa, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mesa Public Schools is hiring a Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic for vehicle maintenance. The role diagnoses district vehicle problems using computer software and performs repairs to keep vehicles available and in safe operating condition. The mechanic may work on buses, automobiles, vans, and trucks, and may occasionally drive a school bus or van to transport students on scheduled routes or special excursions when a bus driver is absent.

This is a full-time, 12-month position at a base hourly rate of $24.97. Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health insurance, and life insurance are offered. Annual performance pay is available. New hires may receive an additional 1% of the base hourly rate for each verified year of like experience beyond the requirement, up to ten years, and 1% for an associate degree or higher if the degree is not required for the position.

Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and random testing during employment. Testing includes marijuana/THC/CBD under federal safety regulations; employees with a confirmed positive test are not eligible for employment. The position requires regular and on-time attendance and may involve overtime, schedule changes with minimal notice, non-regular hours, and work in outdoor or shop environments. Physical demands include frequent movement, climbing and reaching into tight spaces, use of hand and power tools, and lifting or moving objects, including occasional loads of 50–100 pounds.

Requirements

• Five years of mechanical experience, including a minimum of three years of diesel experience.
• Skills and experience of a journeyman mechanic.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship and/or proof of equally satisfactory experience.
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements.
• Valid ADEQ vehicle emissions license, or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to operate vehicle maintenance repair facility equipment, such as a brake drum lathe and laptop diagnostics.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work overtime and change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours, including weekends, night shift, swing shift, and holidays.
• Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills.
• Proficiency with diagnostic testing equipment used in automotive and maintenance shops.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat or cold and lift and/or move 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform the position’s physical duties, including frequent pulling, reaching, pushing, bending, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and sitting; use of repetitive hand motions and manual dexterity; and maintaining focus for extended periods.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, including testing for marijuana/THC/CBD; a confirmed positive test makes the applicant ineligible for employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or equivalent.
• ASE certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and correct engine problems, from tune-ups to complete engine and transmission overhauls.
• Inspect, diagnose, and make minor repairs on district vehicles, including buses, automobiles, vans, and trucks.
• Make emergency repair service calls and operate light towing equipment for vehicle recovery.
• Check buses for safety conformance and compliance.
• Determine and follow safe work procedures and keep the shop area maintained and free from hazards.
• Complete required paperwork and record keeping in a timely, neat, and legible manner.
• Estimate repair time and costs for equipment.
• Lubricate, adjust, and service equipment.
• As needed, safely drive school buses or vans to transport students on scheduled routes or special excursions for absent bus drivers.
• Perform other related duties and assigned duties as appropriate to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Maintain regular and on-time attendance.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Annual performance pay is available
• New-hire experience pay: 1% of base hourly rate for each verified year of like experience beyond the requirement, up to ten years
• New-hire education pay: 1% of base hourly rate for an associate degree or higher if not required for the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed