Bus Mechanic HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

Position Type :

Bus Operator / Transportation / Bus Mechanic

Date Posted : 2 / 26 / 2025

Location :

HCS Transportation DEPT

County :

Hancock County Schools

HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

NEW CUMBERLAND, WV 26047

Salary based on experience and education level per HCBOE salary schedule plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 44% of direct compensation.

JOB POSTING# 2005

BID CLOSES : 3 / 12 / 2025

APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED.

APPLICANTS MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR HAVE A GED.

Two (2) Positions Available

Location : Transportation Department

Time : 6 : 00am - 2 : 00pm

Hours Per Day : 8 hours

Salary Range : F (plus supplements / ASE certifications.)

Employment Terms : 260 / 261 days

BUS MECHANIC

TITLE : Mechanic means a person employed to perform skilled duties independently in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, school buses and other mechanical and mobile equipment to use in a county school system.

QUALIFICATIONS : Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License with school bus and passenger endorsement issued by the State of West Virginia and a good driving record. Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively. Must possess or be willing to obtain a license to perform automotive inspections as required by the state of West Virginia. Demonstrate proficiency in diagnosis and repair of diesel and gasoline engines. High school education or equivalent required.

REPORTS TO : Director of Transportation and / or Chief Mechanic, Superintendent

JOB GOALS : The job of the Mechanic is to keep the county's school buses, trucks, vans and other vehicles in a state of operating excellence that they present no problems of interruption to the educational system.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

A. Maintains Positive Work Habits

• Is punctual and minimizes absences
• Complies with county and school policies and procedures
• Takes initiative in performing assigned tasks

B. Performs Duties Efficiently and Productively

C. Maintains and / or upgrades skills

D. Maintains Positive Attitude

EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Hancock County Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Service Personnel.