| Location | Torrance, CA |
| Salary | $5,631–$6,842 |
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
Salary
$5,631.00 - $6,842.00 Monthly
Location
2335 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
27-N-MECH (2627)
Department
Transportation
Opening Date
10/16/2026
Closing Date
11/5/2026 3:00 PM Pacific
Selection Procedure
FILING DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 5, 2026, 4;30 PM:
District Classified application and supplemental form must be submitted to the Personnel Commission Office by the filing deadline.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
This is an OPEN recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill a vacancy. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list.
This position is full-time, 12 months per year.
The recruitment process will consist of a written and/or performance examination and an oral technical interview, which are tentatively scheduled during the weeks of November 9-20, 2026. Qualified applicants will be notified by US mail or email.
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Basic Function
Under the direction of the Supervisor-Transportation, perform journey-level mechanical repair and maintenance on District school buses, trucks and other diesel, alternative fuel vehicles (compressed natural gas (CNG), electric) or mechanical or automotive equipment; maintain, repair or replace various systems and components, including electrical, brakes, transmissions, differentials, steering and cooling systems; assure buses meet CHP safety and operation requirements.
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Education & Experience
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by course work in gas and diesel engine and alternative fuel vehicles (CNG, electric) repair and four years increasingly responsible automotive repair experience, including large diesel buses, trucks, tractors and other large equipment.
Licenses and Other Requirements
Valid California Class A or B drivers license with "Passenger" and "Air Brake" endorsement within six (6) months of employment. Employees in this classification must maintain insurability at the Districts standard rate during the term of employment.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Torrance Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Torrance Unified will provide you with one upon notice.
Torrance Unified School District offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. For more information visit the following link: click here
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The following questions have been designed to allow you the opportunity to provide a more detailed description of your knowledge, skills, abilities, background, training and experience as related to the position you are applying for. Please provide detailed responses for each question. Where applicable, responses must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and the title of your position(s) where you performed the function. Be aware that you are competing in the first phase of the examination process. It is your responsibility to ensure that all information you deem important to your candidacy is included. A resume or referral to a resume in lieu of a response is not acceptable. This supplemental application must be typed or legibly printed. Applicants that submit an illegible or incomplete application will be disqualified from consideration. By entering your name below, I hereby certify that all statements made in this supplemental form are true and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that any misstatement of material facts will subject me to disqualification or dismissal.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the name and location of the high school or institution where you obtained your high school diploma or GED. If you answered "No" to the above question, please type N/A.
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A valid California Class A or B drivers license with "Passenger" and "Air Brake" endorsement must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. What type of California Drivers License do you possess? Please select one from the choices below:
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What is your Drivers License Number? (If this does not apply, please type "N/A")
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What is your Drivers License expiration date? (If this does not apply, please type "N/A")
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This position requires four (4) years increasingly responsible automotive repair experience, including large diesel buses, trucks, tractors and other large equipment. How many years of experience of automotive repair experience, including large diesel buses, trucks, tractors and other large equipment do you possess?
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REFERENCES: Prior to employment by the Torrance Unified School District current and former employers may be requested to give information concerning your work records. By typing your name below you certify you understand you must list two professional references.
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Employer Torrance Unified School District
Address 2335 Plaza del Amo
Torrance, California, 90509
Phone (310) 972-6340