Tempe Union High School District

Overview

The position of Mechanic involves working with the Director of Transportation and staff to maintain school buses and district vehicles in safe operating condition. This full-time role requires mechanical expertise and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical defects on all buses, vans, cars, and trucks in the transportation department.
• Detect, analyze, and repair any mechanical problems on all district vehicles.
• Maintain all vehicles in safe operating condition according to the latest safety standards.
• Indicate and identify the need for appropriate parts for repair.
• Maintain records of time, material, parts, warranties, and preventive maintenance.
• Perform annual emissions testing and certification inspections as required.
• Coordinate with state officials to perform annual emission and licensing inspections.
• Operate and perform tasks using modern mechanical and electrical testing and maintenance equipment.
• Promote and maintain a high standard of safety and housekeeping methods in all work areas.
• Comply with EOA, OSHA, ADOT, and DPS inspections and requirements.
• Serve as a bus driver when required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with District policy and applicable state and federal laws.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five years mechanical experience in gasoline and diesel engines.
• Commercial driver's license (valid licensure must be maintained).
• Licensed in R-134a (valid licensure must be maintained).