Mechanic

Bethel School District 403

Posted on : 24-07-2025

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Job Location

Spanaway, WA - USA

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 24-07-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Classified/Mechanics

Date Posted:
7/16/2025

Location:
TRANSPORTATION

Closing Date:
07/27/2025

THIS POSITION IS FOR 8 HOURS PER DAY AT 260 DAYS PER YEAR.

PAY FOR POSITION: PSE Salary Schedule Level 13 - $ 39.53 (24-25 PSE SALARY SCHEDULE THROUGH 8/31/2025)

GENERAL SUMMARY
This positions responsibilities are to perform maintenance and repair of district school buses and vehicles. Buses ranging from 2001 to present (gasoline propane diesel). Vehicles include vans trucks cargo trailers flatbed trailers etc. ranging from 1995 to present.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Depending upon the individual assignment the Mechanic may perform all or a combination of the following:

1. Performs services and repair which includes preventative maintenance and safety checks on district vehicles.

2. Diagnoses and performs a full range of mechanical structural or electrical repairs on buses and other district vehicles. This includes but not limited to repairing diesel propane and gasoline engines air and hydraulic brakes fuel and electrical systems and electrical wiring repairs..

3. Inspects repairs and rebuilds components of gasoline propane and diesel-powered school buses and other district vehicles; repairs exhaust leaks oil leaks fuel leaks and faulty brakes to assure safe transportation of students and staff.

4. Answers telephone and two-way radio to communicate with drivers. Responds to drivers and bus breakdowns including roadside service calls bus deliveries repairs emergencies and accident response.

5. Changes tires and a wide variety of other vehicle parts for safe and cost effective vehicle operation. Installs cages barriers shelving in support vehicles welds body panels and fabricates parts as needed; removes and installs glass.

6. Uses computer systems and software including but not limited to: Cummins-Insite Ford-IDS Bendix Allison Doc. International-Service Max CAT Lab Scope and Emissions.

7. Cleans transportation facility shop and bus wash area. Spreads salt in front and rear lots with trucks and spreads salt on sidewalks with hand spreader on inclement weather days. Moves wheel stops and paints lines for bus stalls as necessary. Locks up tools building and fuel tanks.

8. Repairs and replace bus seats lap shoulder belts plywood/rubber flooring in buses and body components and preventative maintenance.

9. Checks and adds oil and other fluids for routine maintenance as well as quick fixes/repairs as needed.

10. Creates and completes vehicle maintenance records accurately and timely.

11. Communicates clearly appropriately and effectively with end users peers leads and administration. May communicate with parents teachers and coaches after hours on various field trips.

13. Assists with winter weather related issues in regards to buses and snow chains On-spot chains and Insta chains.

14. Installs troubleshoots and maintains Zonar systems radio systems and various camera systems.

15. Present bus fleet and support vehicles for annual inspection with additional (uns-scheduled) winter inspections.

16. Rebuilds lift cylinders troubleshoots and adjusts as necessary.

17. Changes filters and repairs dispenser on fuel island. Places additives in fuel tanks with each re-fueling and replaces filters for the tanks. Maintains fuel-monitoring systems.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

18. May help shop coordinator maintain and repair bus wash and re-stock as needed.

19. Maintains and repairs HVAC/air conditioning systems on large and small buses. Repairs and fabricates air and coolant plumbing.

20. May request materials for the repair of bus/auto fleet; process computerized inventory transactions; generate receipts material issue records work orders inventory adjustments part number maintenance records etc.

21. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior including protecting confidential information consistent with district ethical guidelines.

22. Performs other duties as assigned.

23. Understands and applies OSHA and WISHA standards to all aspects of work and reports potential hazards. Follows district policy and procedures.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Shop Coordinator and/or Director of Transportation or designee.

MENTAL DEMANDS
Required to remain flexible to changes in assignments priorities and environments. Requires attention to detail and concentration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work around and under heavy buses and power machinery requires constant safety awareness; required to lift push hold move and position heavy objects in excess of fifty (50) pounds; required to stand for prolonged periods reach above shoulders and work in confined spaces. Exposure to high noise levels from buses and machinery; required to take precautions to avoid exposure to fumes noise dirt grease chemical hazards toxic or caustic chemicals and airborne particles; required to work outdoors in inclement weather on emergency repairs; required to wear personal protective clothing and/or equipment.

Passage of a pre-employment physical is required of this position (the district will assume the cost.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
Education training skills and experience necessary to carry out the assignment including completion of diesel and auto mechanic apprenticeship.

Allowable Substitutions
Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the district may find appropriate and acceptable.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with drivers and staff of vehicles to understand vehicle problems and perform maintenance. Knowledge of gasoline propane diesel and auto mechanics. General knowledge of repair manuals shop manuals electrical schematics and manufacturers specifications manuals and updates. Skill in troubleshooting vehicle problems. Ability to record parts used on jobs work orders and inventory withdrawals. Ability to operate shop equipment and all appropriate hand and power tools. Ability to operate two-way radio camera systems and Zonar. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with drivers other mechanics and district staff. Ability to work independently meet deadlines oral and written instructions. Ability to work with hazardous materials (coolant def fuel brakes propane freon).

Licenses/Special Requirements
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation abuse injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan. Valid Washington state Class B commercial drivers license with passenger and air brake endorsement. Mandatory drug testing is required and DOT physical. Ability to pass school bus drivers training course. Valid first aid AED and CPR certification.

PSE UNIT AFFILIATION
Transportation Mechanics

CONDITIONS
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description giving consideration to the bargaining agreement. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.

WAGES AND BENEFITS
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Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator Debbie Carlman 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator Mel Boyd 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator Melissa Munson-Merritt 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East Spanaway WA 98387.

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR): Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint:.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience

Diesel Engine Repair

Mechanical Knowledge

Air Brake

Alignment

Automotive Diagnostics

Automotive Repair

Maintenance

Welding

Hydraulics

Equipment Repair

Leadership Experience

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