BUS MECHANIC

Posting: AP7539
Location: Transportation
Position: Bus Mechanic
Rate: Mechanic * Bus Mechanic
Hours: 8 Hours, Monday * Friday
Calendar: 260-Day
Notes: The position of "Bus Mechanic" is done for the purpose/s of determining needed repairs and/or replacements on a vehicle; ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition; performing scheduled maintenance on vehicles; and providing written documentation of repairs to meet district, state, and federal requirements.

Applicant must own a complete set of mechanic's tools.

Education Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake, passenger, and school bus endorsements (Class B CDL training is provided by the district) and evidence of insurability
  • Must have driving record free of traffic violations and accidents
• Passing a DOT physical exam is required upon hire and yearly thereafter
• DOT Drug Testing Clearance
  • Must submit to a preemployment drug screen and participate in DOT random drug/alcohol testing
• First aid and CPR Certificate
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

Benefits and Wages

• Refer to the Mechanics-NWIAM agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.

Expedite Employment Processing

• To expedite employment processing, please provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Contact these references and ask them to respond promptly.

Additional Information

• Your application is active for a period of two years, for the positions you have selected.
• All completed applications will be reviewed by the respective hiring team, and if you are selected for an interview, they will contact you directly by phone or email.
• Please ensure you continue to update your application to reflect any changes such as adding employment history, and supervisor/manager references.
• For further questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at personnel@puyallupsd.org.