Diesel Mechanic

We offer great benefits including excellent health insurance, Florida Retirement System participation and paid leave.

FULL TIME 8-HOUR POSITIONS AVAILABLE

• Analyzes and determines repairs needed.
• Ensures that repairs are adequate and correct
• Observes and suggests repairs or preventive measures to eliminate/minimize road failures.
• Ensures that vehicles are properly repaired and maintained for safe, dependable

  operation within minimum time and cost.

• Conducts general and major repairs on District owned vehicles.
• Performs engine tune-ups;, checks and/or changes plugs and points;, changes oil and

  filters;, lubricates chassis and checks tires and batteries.

• Cleans, adjusts, repairs, and rebuilds carburetors.
• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces brakes to include wheel cylinders, lines, master cylinders, brake

  boosters, etc.

• Adjusts, repairs, or replaces clutches and torque converters.
• Replaces items such as fan belts, hoses, radiators, wiper blades, tires lights, controls, etc.
• Performs all phases of air conditioning repairs.
• Performs monthly vehicle inspection program.
• Overhauls vehicle motors, transmissions, and differentials.
• Replaces universal joints, suspension components, and body and frame parts.
• Operates welding and cutting equipment as required.
• Furnishes and maintains adequate supply of hand tools necessary for repair and

  maintenance duties.

• Assists in keeping the shop, all tools, and equipment neat, clean, and organized.
• Assists in the parts room and service window as needed.
• Operates District vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Responds in emergency situations as required.
• Conducts onboard diagnostics, including regeneration, cylinder cut-off tests, compressor

  tests, calibrations, and ECM updates.

• Reads and interprets diagnostic codes when performing repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems, including identifying shorts in various types of

  systems on school buses.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  2 years of experience in heavy duty vehicle repair and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.

  Specialized training in the following repairs and maintenance: gas and diesel engines, air

  and hydraulic brake systems, anti-lock brake systems, Allison and automatic transmissions,

  electrical systems, and drive trains.

  ASE certified in all phases of air conditioning repairs (preferred)

  High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

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  Have a driver's license for 5 years with a good driving record.

  Possess, or be willing to obtain, a Florida Commercial Driver’s License with P & S endorsements within ninety (90) days of hire.

  Pass state and federal fingerprint background investigation check.

  Pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screening and federal Department of Transportation physical.

  Manage heavy work: exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force as often as needed to move objects.

  Additional information can be found on the web site https://www.bay.k12.fl.us/o/bds/page/careers, by contacting Transportation at 1-850-767-4495, or by Email:

  bustrans@bay.k12.fl.us

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  Benefits

  Full time 12-month employment.

  Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dental, Vision, Florida State retirement pension plan or 401k your choice! Drivers are guaranteed 6-8 hours minimum daily on school days by contract.

  Weekends off! Holidays off! 

• Some federal holidays are paid time off.  Spring break is one week, winter break is two weeks.  Earn additional paid time off and sick leave monthly.

  Pay is $19.50+ per hour for 2026/2027 school year depending on experience.