2026-2027 Vehicle Fleet Technician/Vehicle Mechanic

Montgomery County VA School District • Christiansburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is accepting applications for a Vehicle Mechanic in the Transportation Department. The Vehicle Fleet Technician/Vehicle Mechanic will assist the Shop Foreman in maintaining the school board fleet of school buses and other motor vehicles and equipment in a state of operating efficiency for the safety of our students and employees, and to prevent interruptions to the educational programs to the extent possible. Special care is to be given to vehicle components that could produce a life-threatening situation if damaged and not repaired.

Requirements

• Valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with air brakes required. License must have S and P endorsements or technician must be able to obtain them immediately upon hire.
• Satisfactory DMV Driving Record
• Valid Virginia State Inspector license or be eligible to obtain one immediately upon hire.
• Mechanic/Technician background and experience on diesel and gasoline engines necessary to maintain school buses, vehicles such as trucks, vans, and cars, and other miscellaneous equipment such as tractors, lawn tractors and mowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, etc.
• Computer knowledge required including Microsoft Office programs and internet.
• Experience using vehicle fleet maintenance programs and school bus engine/chassis diagnostic software highly desirable
• Knowledge and experience in vehicle service procedures and parts inventory practices
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with school personnel, government agencies, and members of the community
• Ability to quickly and calmly respond to emergency situations
• Background in Virginia State Inspection practices
• Be proficient in the use of tools and equipment necessary to maintain school buses, vehicles and other equipment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task, work with interruptions, and work under pressure
• Ability to be dependable and punctual

Nice To Haves

• ASE School Bus Technician certification preferred
• Technical school or diesel college degree preferred
• Class A commercial drivers license with tow truck experience for fleet vehicles preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs work assignments as directed by the shop foreman to ensure the fleet is kept in good repair
• Takes care of road calls when assigned, ensuring problems are handled professionally for the safety and well-being of students and/or employees
• Ensures that all school buses serviced are maintained to the highest possible safety standards to meet or exceed State Board of Education regulations as established in the “Preventative Maintenance Manual for Virginia School Buses”
• Ensures all school board owned vehicles and other equipment is serviced to maintain the highest possible safety standards necessary to ensure the safety and well being of employees using them
• Documents all work performed and parts used on the appropriate work order
• Assists other technicians when necessary
• Keeps updated on the newest technology and parts pertaining to the vehicles serviced
• Available as agreed upon with the shop foreman to work a 40 hour work week during the hours of operation which are 6:00 am until 5:00 pm, and to assist with after-hour emergencies as needed when possible
• Drives school bus routes as a substitute bus driver as needed
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned by the Superintendent, Director/Supervisor/Shop Foreman to ensure the highest quality transportation is provided for students and staff at all times

Benefits

• Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
• Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
• Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
• Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
• Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave.
• Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost.
• MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
• Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

What This Job Offers

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