Position:
Mechanic Heavy Duty Journeyman - Vehicle Maintenance
Type:
Public
Location:
Urban
Job ID:
136129
County:
East Maricopa
Posted:
October 27, 2026
Contact Information:
Mesa Public Schools
549 North Stapley Drive
Mesa, Arizona 85201
District Website
Contact:
Recruitment
Phone: 480-472-7210
Fax:
District Email
Job Description:
Employment Type:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$24.97
Class/Calendar:
B25, 12 months
Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To diagnose, using computer software, and perform repairs on district vehicles; and to ensure the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.
All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Diagnose and correct all types of engine problems from tune-up to complete engine and transmission overhauls
- Inspect, diagnose and make minor repairs on district vehicles (i.e. buses, automobiles, vans and trucks)
- Make service calls for emergency repairs and operate light towing equipment for vehicle recovery
- Check buses for safety conformance and compliance
- Determine and follow safe work procedures and keep shop are maintained and free from hazards
- Perform required paperwork and record keeping in a timely, neat and legible manner
- Estimate time and cost repairs of equipment
- Lubricate, adjust and service equipment
- May drive any school bus and/or any school van safely to transport students over any scheduled routes and/or any special excursions (field trips, athletic events) for absent bus drivers
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
- Five years mechanical with minimum three years diesel experience
- Skills and experience of journeyman mechanic
- Valid Arizona Driver's License with clean driving record
- Successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship and/or proof of equally satisfactory experience
- Ability to obtain a class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
- Valid, or ability to obtain, ADEQ vehicle emissions license
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School education or equivalent
- ASE certification
Skills & Competencies:
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Ability to operate vehicle maintenance repair facility equipment (i.e. brake drum lathe, laptop diagnostics)
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
- Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
- Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills
- Proficient in diagnostic testing equipment of automotive and maintenance shops
- Ability to work outside in either heat or cold; to lift and/or move 75 lbs
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties
Physical Demands: You may be required to do the following tasks frequently:
- Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
- Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
- Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity
- Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
- Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
- Maintaining focus for extended periods
- Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Lifting & Force: The job involves lifting and moving objects with the following frequency:
- Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force
- Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
- Occasionally: up to 50-100 pounds of force
Working Environment: You may encounter some of the following conditions:
- Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle
- Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, anti-freeze)
- Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements
- Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens
- Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment
- Occasional outdoor work, especially if performing maintenance on-site (e.g., school parking lots or during road calls)
Other: