Lead Mechanic - Transportation Services

JobID: 14228

Position Type:
Transportation

Date Posted:
7/2/2026

Location:
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (027)

Date Available:
Immediately

Closing Date:
07/10/2026

PURPOSE
To improve student achievement by providing lead work direction and participating in the work of personnel engaged in the skilled repair, maintenance and servicing of a wide variety of vehicles and other equipment.

Salem Keizer public Schools is seeking a highly skilled Lead Mechanic to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the districts school buses and vehicle fleet. This position serves as the technical expert within the shop, providing essential leadership and work direction to the fleet services team. The ideal candidate is an experience mechanic dedicated to coordinating daily shop operations while performing complex diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and major repairs. This role is critical to maintaining strict fleet safety standards and ensuring the secure transportation of students across the community.

Type: Classified
Hours per day: 8.0
Number of days per year: 260
Status: Permanent
Hourly Range: $34.80 - $44.43
Salary Range is based on 2025-26 schedule and is subject to change

Application Procedure: Apply online

All Applicants, please note: If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veterans' status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.