DeKalb County School District · 1 month ago
Central Office_Bus Mechanic (Fleet Services) 2025-2026
Tucker, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Bus Mechanic. The role involves performing maintenance and repairs on school buses and support vehicles to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance and regular inspections on buses and supports vehicles to ensure vehicle safety, readiness, and compliance with traffic and ventilation safety regulations
Conducts repairs on school buses, addressing malfunctions, assessing damage, and ensuring safe and efficient operation
Services support vehicles for everyday use, including performing oil changes and small repairs
Maintains an adequate inventory of serviceable technician-provided hand tools as determined by the supervisor and cleans and stores tools promptly after use
Acquires necessary information and tools to perform specific duties effectively and maintains automotive/diesel service technician tool chest
Logs all maintenance activities and prepares paperwork for all repairs
Communicates effectively with customers, team members, and bus drivers during morning route start-ups
Documents morning work from route assistance to generate work orders required for restocking truck parts inventory
Plans and executes maintenance schedules, responds to unexpected breakdowns or issues, and assists colleagues in vehicle maintenance tasks as needed
Maintains accountability for all special tools, part supplies, and equipment issued to the employee, and submits service truck work orders to the parts department for requisition of truck parts inventory used
Follows established standard operating procedures and systems to accomplish tasks
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in Automotive Repair or related field or high school diploma with some additional continuing education through a certification program with 3 – 6 years of related experience required
Knowledge of the construction materials used in the manufacture of school buses
Knowledge of the principles of electricity as it relates to vehicle diagnostics
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues on diesel engines, basic motor vehicles, and school buses
Knowledge of local and state traffic ordinances, school bus safety policies and procedures, and local and state roads and highways
Knowledge of vehicle maintenance requirements, records, and procedures
Ability to operate, maintain, and repair a variety of motor vehicles, including school buses
Ability to use electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Ability to read and understand schematic sheets
Ability to identify the need for routine vehicle maintenance procedures
Ability to use air and hand tools
Ability to solve problems within defined parameters and under clearly established processes
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to follow clearly established procedures
Ability to maintain records
Must have valid driver license and clean driving record
Company
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District is Georgia’s 3rd largest preK-12 system, with 137 schools and centers, including school choice programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erick Hofstetter
Chief Operating Officer
Antwyn Brown
Deputy Chief Operations Officer
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