Transportation Mechanic - Certified

Job Title: Transportation Mechanic - Certified
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Director of Maintenance and Transportation
Start Date: Immediately
Closing Date: August 3, 2025

Terms/Benefits: 12 month position, 8 hours/day; medical, dental, vision, life benefits; 403(b); 12 sick days and 12 vacation days; preschool/child care discounts; mandatory participation in Arizona State Retirement System.

Summary: Under the supervision of the department supervisor, this position assists in the maintenance of the District’s school buses, support vehicles, and department mechanical equipment to assure their safe, effective, and efficient operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, are non-exhaustive and may be supplemented; other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties in a satisfactory manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Assists in the maintenance, diagnoses, and repair of all district vehicles as required by State statute, Arizona Department of Public Safety inspections, and District safety policies and procedures.
• Performs services and repairs on school buses, including but not limited to, diesel engines, injectors, pumps, automatic and standard transmission repair and replacement, wheelchair lifts and restraints, brake and air brake systems, electrical systems, broken windows, light bulbs and fuses, and tires/wheels.
• Assures buses and other district vehicles are working properly and ready for routes and/or requests for use.
• Immediately reports all vehicle and equipment damage or malfunction to the supervisor.
• Pre-trips white fleet.
• Follows prescribed preventative maintenance procedures on all vehicles.
• Responds to school bus driver needs and maintains a positive working relationship with all Transportation Department employees.
• Maintains a current inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Drives established school bus routes when required.
• Responds to calls after regularly scheduled work hours, as needed.
• Promotes high standards of safety and housekeeping methods in work-connected areas.
• Participates in continuing educational training for new techniques and job skills as requested.
• Assists in other transportation related needs, as required.
• Talks to equipment operators, drivers, and operates vehicle, or uses diagnostic equipment to identify problems and malfunctions.
• Conducts inspections of equipment in the shop or in the field to determine safety status and to identify potential causes of equipment malfunction.
• Performs diagnostic inspections on automotive and other motorized or stationary equipment to identify problems, using mechanical, electrical, and electronic testing equipment.
• Initiates orders for parts and equipment using parts books or other sources, including contacting vendor to determine the availability of parts. Submits parts and equipment order requests, following shop procedures.
• Maintains vehicle repair records including the nature of the repair, labor hours, and parts used in making repairs. Competes work orders and delivers them in a timely manner to the department office manager.
• Drives equipment in and out of repair shop; operates and road tests repaired vehicles to ensure proper function.
• Maintains a positive and effective working relationship with all Transportation staff.
• Supports and follows District policies and the “On Track” Statement.

Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of automotive trade practices, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of construction and operation of automotive electrical systems and internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, transportation-related safety hazards, and necessary precautions required to work around, in and under vehicles, and to work with petroleumbased chemicals, solvents and exhaust fumes.
• Ability to locate and repair defects in vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to use tools and operate diagnostic and power equipment employed in the repair and adjustment of engines and components.
• Ability to perform diagnostic and mechanical repair work without direct supervision in the shop or in the field.
• Ability to change and repair tires.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree, (GED).
• Minimum one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved at the discretion of the Assistant Director of Transportation.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Possess and maintain an appropriate and valid Arizona Commercial Drivers License.
• Ability to obtain an Arizona school bus license, have an acceptable driving record, and current personal auto insurance coverage. Hold valid CPR/first aid certification.
• Present a minimum of four (4) certifications in any field related to auto or diesel mechanics, including but not limited to ASE Certification or six years in the field experience with a minimum of six (6) certificates of attendance or certification for related classes, or a combination thereof; graduated from an auto or diesel mechanics course or trade school; or trained for this position in the military.
• The employee must pass the Transportation physical agility test and annual/random/for cause drug and/or alcohol screening.

Clearances:

• Criminal Background Clearance
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Benson Unified School District does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or genetic information. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups, as required by the Boys Scouts of America Equal Access Act. Inquiries or complaints concerning Title VI, VII, IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act may be referred to the BUSD Title IX and Section 504 Compliance Officer: Micah Mortensen, 360 S. Patagonia St., Benson, AZ 85602; ... ; ....