Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Job Summary

DEFINITION:
Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation or designee in concert with District-selected experts, when necessary, this position will perform journey-level skilled work in diagnosing, overhauling, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance of district buses, white fleet vehicles, and other automotive equipment.

Requirements / Qualifications

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Education: High School Diploma or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency (i.e. GED).

Experience: Four years’ experience as a heavy-duty journey-level diesel and gasoline mechanic. Experience with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and propane fuel systems desired.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
-Valid California Class A or B Commercial driver’s license with air brake and passenger endorsements;
-Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Automobile Certifications (e.g. engine repair/performance, transmission; suspension & steering; brakes; heating and air conditioning, vehicle diesel, etc.); AND
-Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) School Bus Certifications (e.g. diesel engines; suspension & steering; brakes, drive train, air conditioning systems, etc.).

Valid welding certification, commonly through the American Welding Society (AWS) desired.
License and ASE certifications in one or more areas for both Automobile and School Bus are required and must be maintained during the course of employment unless otherwise noted. ASE recertifications are required every five (5) years and will be monitored.

Other Requirements:
Employees in this classification are subject to the Federal Highway Administration Regulations for drug
and alcohol testing as required by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.
Ability to be covered under the district’s property/liability insurance carrier.

Comments and Other Information

Please view full posting and apply on the Palmdale School District - Job Opportunities page: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/palmdalesd?
Posting will be continuously accepting applications until a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.