Mechanic

Clifton Independent School District

Job Location:

Clifton, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Transportation

Job Summary

Position Type:
Transportation/Mechanic

Date Posted:
2/25/2026

Location:
Clifton Independent School District

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Job Title: Bus Mechanic
Reports to: Transportation Director
Start Date: July 1 2026
Contract Length: 226 Days
Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and after hours as needed

Primary Purpose:
- Service and maintain all district buses and vehicles.

Qualifications:
Certification:
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements or ability and willingness to obtain one.

Experience:
- Experience as a mechanic required.

Responsibilities and Duties:
- Service and maintain all district buses and vehicles including checking the fluid levels in buses and vehicles regularly change oil and other fluids using vehicle manufacturer recommendations check belts hoses wiper blades and batteries regularly. Keep updated records of all maintenance and repairs on each individual bus and vehicle. Handle all inquiries from bus drivers about maintenance requests and vehicle issues.
- Answer phone calls after hours while trip buses and district vehicles are out and respond to roadside assistance requests.
- Order and maintain an inventory of filters oil & coolant parts belts hoses and other supplies.
- Make service request repairs in a timely manner.
- Perform annual registration inspections on district vehicles and ensure stickers are applied when purchased.
- Keep current insurance cards and registration paperwork in all district vehicles and buses.
- Request quotes negotiate shipping expenses and search for the best price on parts.
- Keep shop tools storage and work area clean and organized.
- Establish and maintain a routine for fueling route buses and checking fluids.
- Ensure all bus and district vehicle exterior windows and windshields are clean.
- Fuel and service trip buses and vehicles after each trip including checking fluids windows and windshields.

- Wash and clean vehicles and buses as time allows. Trip vehicles should be clean and presentable before the next assigned trip.
- Monitor trip board and trip log to make sure vehicles that are going out are full of fuel. Make sure vehicles that are not driven much will start and drive before the trip date arrives.
- Monitor trip board and trip log to communicate needed repairs in case an assigned vehicle needs to be changed to another vehicle.
- Fill in for the Transportation Director as needed. Assign vehicles in the districts One to One software program and complete daily fuel readings and logs when the Transportation Director is unavailable.

Submit application and any supporting documents to:

Andy Ball Clifton ISD Superintendent
1102 Key Ave
Clifton Texas 76634

*This document describes the general qualifications required for this job and is not an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type:Transportation/MechanicDate Posted:2/25/2026Location:Clifton Independent School DistrictDate Available:07/01/2026Job Title: Bus MechanicReports to: Transportation DirectorStart Date: July 1 2026Contract Length: 226 DaysWork Schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and after hours as neededPrim...