Diesel Mechanic

We offer great benefits including excellent health insurance, Florida Retirement System participation and paid leave.

FULL TIME 8-HOUR POSITIONS AVAILABLE

• Analyzes and determines repairs needed.

• Ensures that repairs are adequate and correct

• Observes and suggests repairs or preventive measures to eliminate/minimize road failures.

• Ensures that vehicles are properly repaired and maintained for safe, dependable

operation within minimum time and cost.

• Conducts general and major repairs on District owned vehicles.

• Performs engine tune-ups;, checks and/or changes plugs and points;, changes oil and

filters;, lubricates chassis and checks tires and batteries.

• Cleans, adjusts, repairs, and rebuilds carburetors.

• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces brakes to include wheel cylinders, lines, master cylinders, brake

boosters, etc.

• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces clutches and torque converters.

• Replaces items such as fan belts, hoses, radiators, wiper blades, tires lights, controls, etc.

• Performs all phases of air conditioning repairs.

• Performs monthly vehicle inspection program.

• Overhauls vehicle motors, transmissions, and differentials.

• Replaces universal joints, suspension components, and body and frame parts.

• Operates welding and cutting equipment as required.

• Furnishes and maintains adequate supply of hand tools necessary for repair and

maintenance duties.

• Assists in keeping the shop, all tools, and equipment neat, clean, and organized.

• Assists in the parts room and service window as needed.

• Operates District vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.

• Responds in emergency situations as required.

• Conducts onboard diagnostics, including regeneration, cylinder cut-off tests, compressor

tests, calibrations, and ECM updates.

• Reads and interprets diagnostic codes when performing repairs and maintenance.

• Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems, including identifying shorts in various types of

systems on school buses.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

2 years of experience in heavy duty vehicle repair and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.

Specialized training in the following repairs and maintenance: gas and diesel engines, air

and hydraulic brake systems, anti-lock brake systems, Allison and automatic transmissions,

electrical systems, and drive trains.

ASE certified in all phases of air conditioning repairs (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

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Have a driver's license for 5 years with a good driving record.

Possess, or be willing to obtain, a Florida Commercial Driver’s License with P & S endorsements within ninety (90) days of hire.

Pass state and federal fingerprint background investigation check.

Pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screening and federal Department of Transportation physical.

Manage heavy work: exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force as often as needed to move objects.

Additional information can be found on the web site https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/careers, by contacting Transportation at 1-850-767-4495, or by Email: bustrans@bay.k12.fl.us.

Full time 12-month employment.

Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dental, Vision, Florida State retirement pension plan or 401k your choice! Drivers are guaranteed 6-8 hours minimum daily on school days by contract.

Weekends off! Holidays off!  Some federal holidays are paid time off.  Spring break is one week, winter break is two weeks.  Earn additional paid time off and sick leave monthly.

Pay is $19.50+ per hour for 2026/2027 school year depending on experience.