Head Mechanic

The Head Mechanic at the Dieringer School District is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, inspection, and safe operation of the district’s transportation fleet and mechanical equipment. This position ensures vehicles meet safety standards, supports reliable student transportation, and helps maintain efficient district operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform maintenance and repair of school buses, district vehicles, and grounds equipment
Establish preventative maintenance schedules and maintain service records
Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with state transportation standards
Diagnose mechanical issues and coordinate major repairs or vendor services as needed
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records or parts inventory and bus maintenance and repair activities in district's electronic fleet management system to ensure compliance, efficiency, and operational readiness
Collaborate with the Transportation Coordinator and district leadership on fleet needs and replacement planning
Respond to urgent mechanical issues to minimize service disruptions
Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

Experience in diesel and gas engine repair, preferably with school buses or commercial vehicles
Ability to recognize potential and existing mechanical problems.
Knowledge of Washington State pupil transportation safety standards
Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and recordkeeping skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance needs
Good customer service and communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and turn or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years of previous heavy-duty diesel and small engine repair experience and/or training.

• Must possess a current Washington State driver’s license with an intermediate endorsement (CDL) and State School Bus Driver’s Certificate with an endorsement for transporting children.

Terms

260-day contract – 8 hours per day (218 workdays + 12 holidays + 30 vacation)
Vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits (vacation scheduled during non-student days or other school closures when possible to ensure continuity of operations and support for district transportation needs)
Health related benefits
Attendance incentive (leave cash out)
Competitive salary with similar positions in like size districts

Reports to: Transportation Coordinator

Application:

Please apply online at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/Dieringer. Applicants should also submit the following documents:

Letter of application
Current resume
3 letters of recommendation

This position is open until filled.

The Dieringer School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Paula Dawson, Superintendent.: Phone: 253-826-7016.