Assistant Bus Fleet Technician/Mechanic

About the Department

Reporting directly to the Specialized Transportation Director, the Assistant Bus Fleet Technician/Mechanic will perform mechanical service and maintenance of school buses or related equipment as assigned by the Bus Fleet Technician/Mechanic.

The full hourly range for this position is $23.95 - $29.14.

Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment: This is a temporary position working 32-38 hours per week in the month of August 2026.

Regular attendance required: a ccepting and working the full temporary assignment is an expectation of this position.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY A complete application will include: Work history going back 10 years At least three professional reference's contact information A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application

Reporting directly to the Specialized Transportation Director, the Assistant Bus Fleet Technician/Mechanic will perform mechanical service and maintenance of school buses or related equipment as assigned by the Bus Fleet Technician/Mechanic.

The full hourly range for this position is $23.95 - $29.14.

Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

This is a temporary position working 32-38 hours per week in the month of August 2026.

A complete application will include:

• Work history going back 10 years
• At least three professional reference's contact information
• A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
• A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application

Essential Functions: Perform preventative maintenance and regular school bus safety inspections.

Change oil and filters, adjust brakes, lubricate chassis, wheel bearing and other assemblies.

Communicate effectively with staff.

Perform general tune-ups utilizing diagnostic equipment.

Repair and replace seats, latches, and other body components and assemblies.

Operate battery chargers, compression gauges, hoists, jacks, pumps, compressors, air tools, presses, air wrenches and other shop tools, equipment and machines require for performing repair and maintenance of motor vehicles.

Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions: Produce and maintain accurate and detailed records of fleet maintenance and service work.

Maintain a clean and organized shop and parts room.

May be required to drive bus routes on occasion.

Other Duties as assigned.

• Perform preventative maintenance and regular school bus safety inspections.
• Change oil and filters, adjust brakes, lubricate chassis, wheel bearing and other assemblies.
• Communicate effectively with staff.
• Perform general tune-ups utilizing diagnostic equipment.
• Repair and replace seats, latches, and other body components and assemblies.
• Operate battery chargers, compression gauges, hoists, jacks, pumps, compressors, air tools, presses, air wrenches and other shop tools, equipment and machines require for performing repair and maintenance of motor vehicles.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Produce and maintain accurate and detailed records of fleet maintenance and service work.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop and parts room.
• May be required to drive bus routes on occasion.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.

One year work experience in automotive repair and maintenance.

Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment.

Must possess a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class C minimum, with passenger endorsement.

Experience working in a public sector setting.

working on buses.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year work experience in automotive repair and maintenance.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class C minimum, with passenger endorsement.
• Experience working in a public sector setting.
• Experience working on buses.

Working Conditions: Work in shop environment with power tools and equipment and vehicle fluids.

Must be able to move or position up to 50 pounds.

Must work outdoors in various weather conditions for roadside repairs.

Adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands.

Employment Requirements: Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Maintain Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class C, with passenger endorsement.

• Work in shop environment with power tools and equipment and vehicle fluids.
• Must be able to move or position up to 50 pounds.
• Must work outdoors in various weather conditions for roadside repairs.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands.

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Maintain Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class C, with passenger endorsement.

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more! Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment. For details please visit: https://www.esd112.org/hr/benefits/ for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.

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