What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Mechanic (40 Hrs) position at Avon Community School Corporation?
Bus Mechanic (40 Hrs) JobID: 5991
Position Type
Transportation
Date Posted
8/25/2025
Location
Transportation
Date Available
09/08/2025
Closing Date
Until Filled
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Primary Job Functions: Assist the Head Transportation Mechanic in the repair and maintenance of corporation owned transportation equipment.
Salary Lane: ASBSM - Hourly pay starting at $25.75.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Assigned Workday Calendar: Full Year-Round
Job Status: Full-Time - 40 Hours per Week
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Benefits: Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental insurance as well as supplemental benefits such as vision, life insurance, disability, etc. Eligible for fully school-funded PERF Retirement.
Paid Time Off Benefits: Eligible
Holiday Pay: Eligible
Qualifications
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Avon Community School Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Avon Community School Corporation also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator.
Ms. Kristin Williams
Director of Human Resources
7203 E. US Highway 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6000
Position Type
Transportation
Date Posted
8/25/2025
Location
Transportation
Date Available
09/08/2025
Closing Date
Until Filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide
Primary Job Functions: Assist the Head Transportation Mechanic in the repair and maintenance of corporation owned transportation equipment.
Salary Lane: ASBSM - Hourly pay starting at $25.75.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Assigned Workday Calendar: Full Year-Round
Job Status: Full-Time - 40 Hours per Week
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Benefits: Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental insurance as well as supplemental benefits such as vision, life insurance, disability, etc. Eligible for fully school-funded PERF Retirement.
Paid Time Off Benefits: Eligible
Holiday Pay: Eligible
Qualifications
- Education: High School diploma is required.
- Certification: None is required but willingness to begin training for mechanic status is preferred. Willingness to obtain CDL and School Bus Driver Certification and drive bus routes, as needed, is preferred.
- Experience: At least two years in this field or related field preferred. If experience is less than 2 years, must demonstrate a willingness to be instructed by and learn from experienced supervisors. Some experience in traffic control is preferred.
- Skills and Knowledge: Accepts direction from the supervisor(s) and receive training and work in conjunction with the Avon Police Department in traffic control. Must be conscientious, punctual and dependable.
- Other: Ability to maintain a positive relationship with pupils, staff, parents, and the community.
- Assist shop personnel with bus inspections.
- Report accidents or damage to buses immediately to Transportation management staff.
- Clean, fuel and examine buses daily.
- Grease and change oil in buses as scheduled.
- Complete a "Bus Maintenance and Repair" each time a bus is repaired; it will provide a written record of parts and supplies used.
- Direct traffic at assigned locations, as needed.
- Clean and maintain the wash bay area.
- Keep front area of the work bay doors clear of vehicles and equipment.
- Report problems with equipment or bus drivers to Transportation management in a timely manner.
- Maintain an organized parts storage room.
- Notify management in the event of theft or vandalism.
- Maintain an open line of communication between Transportation Director and/or Transportation Coordinator and shop personnel.
- Assist shop personnel in transporting buses to and from repair shops.
- Be an example of exemplary adult behavior for students.
- Participate in professional development, as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Avon Community School Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Avon Community School Corporation also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator.
Ms. Kristin Williams
Director of Human Resources
7203 E. US Highway 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6000
Salary : $26