Mechanic - Transportation Department

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST.

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE (509) 543-6700 FAX (509) 543-6728

Open Date: 07/09/2026

Application Deadline: 07/23/2026 at 4:00PM

POSITION: Mechanic - Transportation Department

Building 210

SALARY: $34.44-$38.02 per hour

SCHEDULE: 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday

260 day - work year

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Approved technical training with satisfactory performance or five (5) years experience with diesel and automotive repair
• Applicant must provide a satisfactory 5-year driving abstract
• Background in trucks, buses and tune-up
• Experience with truck brakes and general overhauls
• Knowledge of electrical systems
• Valid Washington State driver's license, good driving record and ability to obtain CDLlicense within first six (6) months
• Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent attendance record
• Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality
• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons
• Basic computer skills and knowledge
• Experience with computer electronic control systems
• Experience with diesel fuel systems
• Ability to perform computer diagnostics of engines, transmissions and ABS brakes

QUALIFICATIONS:

DESIRED: (Qualifications which are not required, but would be useful to the position)

• Experience with Allison transmission, passenger cars and pickup transmission

REPORTS TO: Lead Mechanic

General Responsibilities:

The mechanic performs normal and emergency mechanical work on school district vehicles. Applicant is responsible for repair and maintenance of school district vehicles, including trucks and bus equipment. Applicant must have knowledge and experience in servicing a wide variety of vehicles and have the ability to work from instructions and technical manuals.

Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator-Jen Johnson, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 9930, 509-543-6700, jenjohnson@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.