Automotive Industry, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Bus Driving, Buses, CDL Driver's License, Class B License, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Genetics, Hand Tools, Legal, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Record Keeping, Skid Steer Loader, Sockets, Telephone Skills, Writing Skills
Maintenance B School Bus Mechanic - Transportation #35576 JobID: 35576
Position Type:
Transportation
Date Posted:
5/21/2026
Location:
Lane Transportation
District:
Christina School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
POSITION: Maintenance B School Bus Mechanic
LOCATION: Lane Transportation Center
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Transportation and Shop Foreman
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for performing skilled repair and maintenance of school buses, trucks, cars and related work as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Formal trade school or equivalent acceptable to the district
- Two years' experience in an automotive mechanic trade
- Ability to perform tasks in their specific craft
- Ability to follow written and oral instruction and to complete service records and reports.
- Must have or obtain a CDL "Class B" Commercial Driver's License and a School Bus Drivers License with "P" and "S" to be successfully completed within the probationary period of employment
- May be required to work night shift, extended hours or holidays as transportation or district operations require.
- Must supply complete set of personal hand tools up to one (1) inch sockets and wrenches.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds with assistance
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists other maintenance personnel when requested
- Ensure safety of buses worked on for safe transportation of student's drivers and general public
- Perform preventative maintenance on buses and equipment trucks, plows, skid steer, tractor
- Answer spontaneous shop calls
- Salt plow yards with all equipment as needed for snow removal and ice conditions
- Prepare all buses for biannual state inspection
- Repair/replace radio/pa systems
- Cooperate fully with other Transportation Department employees and other district personnel
- Participate in maintenance operations other than their demonstrated skill when needed
- Handles maintenance requests as assigned by the Supervisor or the designee and paperwork involved in completion of assignment.
- Operates other equipment as required including a school bus in urgent situations
- Fill def tanks
- Complete written or electronic maintenance records for all equipment
- Responds to road service calls to repair or retrieve disabled vehicles with an A or Skilled Craftsman
- May be required to work during emergency operations.
- Sweep/clear debris from shop floors
- Minor repairs to fenders or other body parts.
- Replace all light bulbs, headlamp, marker, clearance stop lights, overheads dome lamp turn signal and lens and covers, stop arms, stop signs, seat covers as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
STARTING DATE: Mutually Agreeable
SALARY: Salary schedule can be found on the district's website: https://www.christinak12.org/fs/resource-manager/view/326ead94-2ad4-4da9-9e6e-2a1cda8fc367
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Qualified applicants must submit an online application and attach a letter of interest, resume, three current (dated within one year) letters of recommendation. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.
CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
1899 South College Avenue
Newark, Delaware 19702
PH: 302/552-2600 FX: 302/295-8922
Website: www.christinak12.org
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.