HEAD MECHANIC

Mobile County - HEAD MECHANIC

HEAD MECHANIC

Mobile County

Classified

Job Number 2300290256

Start Date

Open Date 09/21/2026

Closing Date

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Repairs and exchanges gas and diesel engines.
• Repairs and exchanges transmissions.
• Repairs and exchanges differentials.
• Overhauls air or hydraulic brake systems.
• Repairs steering gears.
• Repairs electrical and ignition systems.
• Changes oil, filter, and chassis lubrication.
• Shuttles buses to/from locations.
• Furnishes all necessary hand tools.
• Conducts and assists with bus inspections.
• May be required to supervise shop when foreman is not available.
• Must know how to read wiring schematics and diagrams.
• May be called on to assist with driving a route in emergency situations.
• Will be required to train mechanic and mechanic apprentice.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Overtime may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a high school graduate from a regionally accredited school or possess a GED certificate.

Must have no less than eight (8) years in shop experience, or possess an A.S.E. certificate or diploma from a technical school in truck or auto repair, or be a certified State School Bus Mechanic.

Must be able to obtain State School Bus Mechanic Certification within (3) three years of hire.

Must read and understand all written materials, work orders, and shop manuals.

Must complete all paperwork pertaining to job.

Must be willing and physically able to perform any and all duties assigned while on duty.

Must possess or be able to obtain Alabama State Bus Certificate and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of hire.

Will be expected to achieve and maintain average production of peers.

Must be insurable as determined by MCPSS personnel into private and business driving records within any three-year time frame.

Duty Days 260

Salary Range: From/To Beginning pay - $53,637.00

Additional Job Information

Applicants selected for classified positions must undergo (or have undergone) an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the MCPSS and State of Alabama Education Department) and be declared suitable and fit to teach under state law. Applicants selected must also pass a drug-screening test via forms provided by Human Resources during the selection process.

THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

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