School Bus Technician
About The Position
At Special School District (SSD), School Bus Technicians help ensure students travel safely each day by maintaining the vehicles that transport them. In this role, you will inspect, repair, and service District buses and vehicles, performing everything from preventive maintenance to complex diagnostics and repairs on engines, brakes, steering, and electrical systems. You will also complete state inspections, respond to road service calls, and document all work to meet district, state, and federal requirements. You will collaborate with other team members, use a range of tools and shop equipment, and follow safety procedures that keep our fleet running reliably. By keeping our buses road-ready, you help SSD carry out its mission of empowering students to excel to their greatest potential. Bus Technicians work Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 6 PM at 5500 N. Hanley, St. Louis, MO 63134. Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- State Vehicle Inspector certification required (must obtain within 6 months of employment)
- Overall general knowledge of diesel engines, brakes, and transmission required
Nice To Haves
- Valid Class B CDL (commercial driver's license) preferred (must obtain within 6 months of employment)
- School Bus ASE certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience as a mechanic or school bus maintenance preferred
Responsibilities
- Inspect, repair, and service District buses and vehicles
- Perform preventive maintenance to complex diagnostics and repairs on engines, brakes, steering, and electrical systems
- Complete state inspections
- Respond to road service calls
- Document all work to meet district, state, and federal requirements
- Collaborate with other team members
- Use a range of tools and shop equipment
- Follow safety procedures
Benefits
- Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
- Staff Health Clinics
- Paid holidays
- 15 PTO days per year
- 10 vacation days accrued annually
- Employee assistance program
- Healthcare spending account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
