Mechanic (For 2026-2027 School Year)

Humboldt Unified School District•Prescott Valley, AZ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs maintenance and repairs on school buses, other district transportation vehicles, equipment, and grounds keeping vehicles and equipment to ensure proper and safe operation at all times. This role is for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Air conditioning (MACS) certification
Class B-CDL with passenger endorsement
School Bus Driver Certificate
1 year previous mechanic experience
Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements
Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance
CPR and 1st Aid Certification required
Air Brake Certification
ASE Certification required
The ability to read and respond to district emails and interact with the work order tracking system.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnosis, repairs and/or replacement of parts on district vehicles and equipment, as directed, to include; wheelchair lifts, diesel, gasoline, and LPG/CNG engines, transmissions, axles, rear ends, suspension systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, upholstery, minor body repairs and other automotive/equipment components.
Performs all repairs necessary to other school vehicles and grounds equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance inspections and services.
Updates and maintains service/repair records; completes necessary paperwork, work orders, pre-trips, write-ups, etc.
Determines nature/extent of repairs necessary to make vehicle/equipment safe and operable; advises users of possible causes of operating problems.
Responds to vehicle breakdowns in the field; provides 24 hour on-call road service, to service district vehicles which have broken down.
Complies with all safety policies, rules and regulations.
Maintains tools and equipment.
Ensures all work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
Assists in new driver orientation on air brake, suspension and mechanical components.
Substitutes as a bus driver as needed when requested.
Complies with all state and federal laws, insurance regulations, safety standards and board policies.
Collaborates with supervision regarding repair methods and cost estimates.
Provides a high level of customer service.
Checks inventories and prepares orders for supplies, as needed.
Assists other transportation personnel when needed or required.
Properly uses vehicle maintenance equipment and chemicals; reads labels on chemicals and M.S.D.S. (Material Safety Data Sheets) to ensure safe use, storage and handling of all mechanical/maintenance related chemicals.
Attends ongoing training to keep up to date on all current mechanical procedures and methods, tools and applicable regulations.