Internal/External
Position: MESPA III - Head Transportation Technician
12-month position
Location: Transportation Department
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalent in general math, reading and writing
- ASE or State of Michigan Certification for Master Medium/Heavy Duty
Truck
- Valid Commercial Driver License with passenger endorsement (CDL BPS) or
ability to obtain
- Meet Federal DOT drug/alcohol testing requirements
- Ability to perform all mechanical repairs and diagnostics
- Experience with school buses desired
- Advanced technical training
- Ability to foster a collaborative team environment using excellent
communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- ASE Master School Bus Certification
- Supervisory experience in a school district or municipal fleet environment
Responsibilities:
- Lead, direct, and organize the daily operations of the transportation
maintenance garage alongside shop Technicians and preparing the district's
bus fleet for the annual Michigan State Police (MSP) School Bus Inspection.
- Perform, schedule and track comprehensive preventive maintenance
inspections and complex diagnostic procedures
- Be able to perform all major duties and responsibilities of major and minor
repairs of school buses and other district equipment
- Perform routine safety check as buses are maintained
- Champion the transition from manual/paper work orders to Fleet Manager
- Be able to keep accurate records of all repairs, including all supplies, parts
and labor
- Maintain and repair specialized school bus equipment, including wheelchair
lifts, hydraulic restraint systems, body electrical panels, and entrance door
assemblies
- Accountable for fleet readiness, preventative maintenance, and annual
school bus inspections and log all in-house and outsourced repair histories
within Fleet Manager.
- Demonstrate ability to weld
- Work as a member of the team
- Assist other garage operations staff with their work as needed
- Share the responsibility of maintaining a clean, well-organized and safe
area
- Other duties as assigned
Reports To: Transportation Supervisor
Workday/Week: Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day
Starting Date: TBD
Compensation: $35.00 - $37.88 per hour based on qualifications and
experience
Posting Date: October 26, 2026
Posting Deadline: Until Filled
Internal and external candidates may apply by visiting www.waterford.k12.mi.us and
selecting the icon "Employment" and next, "Job Postings Directory". Include letter of
intent, resume, and letter(s) of reference with the application. Employment is
contingent upon receiving all required documentation (e.g., criminal background
investigation and fingerprint records.)
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