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Diesel Mechanic

Worth County Schools
Sylvester, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Three years of experience as a diesel mechanic; experience with diesel engine and transmission repair/rebuild.
  • Valid Georgia Driver's License and safe driving record; must be able to obtain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License with an S and P Endorsement (must be at least 21 years of age to obtain license) within 60 days/2 months
  • Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a maximum of 75 pounds
  • Written and oral communication; mechanical; computer literate

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
  • Inspect, evaluate, maintain, and repair district's fleet vehicles.
  • Diagnose vehicle problems and evaluate components and failures.
  • Disassemble and rebuild components as required in the repair process.
  • Utilize a wide variety of test equipment, standard tools, specialty tools, and reference manuals.
  • Conduct visual inspections of vehicles to determine source of mechanical problems.
  • Complete paperwork for preventive maintenance records, inspection reports, repair orders, and labor sheets.
  • Perform emergency road service and repairs on-site tows defective equipment to maintenance facility for repair.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working area.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 240 day position. Salary based on board approved salary.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Transportation Director or designee.e.

Pay: $18.96 - $27.54 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tools provided
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $28

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