School Bus Mechanic

Allendale Public Schools

      Position Posting

Position:      School Bus Mechanic - Technician

Location:    Transportation Dept, Bus Garage

Posting Date: December 9  to  December 21, 2025 – or Until Filled

Reports To:     Director of Transportation

Date of Employment: January 12, or as soon as possible after the hiring processes

Work Schedule: Full-time (52 weeks/year, 40 hours/week)

Starting Rate of Pay:     $ $32.75 per hour 

Compensation: Competitive salary package, including Full Family benefits, Michigan's public school retirement system, paid vacation and holidays, and paid leave time. Specific salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Job Overview: The Bus Mechanic-Technician maintains and repairs the district's school bus and vehicle fleet so that all vehicles meet state safety and inspection standards. The role includes, but is not limited to, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, recordkeeping, and support for transportation staff to maintain safe and dependable transportation for students.

Qualifications:   

• High School Diploma or higher.

• Advance technical training either through a trade school or college programs in gas, propane, and diesel vehicles.

• Ability to diagnose mechanical and structural defects and perform corrective procedures without callbacks.

• Must hold or be able to obtain a Michigan CDL-B (or A) with Passenger (P), School Bus (S) endorsements, Chauffeur's designation, and air brakes.

• Ability to meet all qualifications of a Michigan School Bus Driver, including DOT physical and participation in random drug and alcohol testing.

• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a bus mechanic/heavy truck mechanic preferred. 

• Experience working on buses or trucks with newer emissions, components, and electrical systems.

• Michigan State Police School Bus Inspector Certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 12 months.

• Experience in performing a wide variety of repair tasks, to include diagnosing problems with the driver and school employees in a positive manner.

• Certification by the State of Michigan as a Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic /Auto Certifications in the following areas: Electrical systems, Suspension and Steering; Brakes; Drive Trains; Diesel Engine Repair; Gasoline Engine Repair.

• Must be able to pass a criminal record check, fingerprinting, and drug test.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Properly inspect district vehicles and related equipment for reported and unreported defects.

• Properly diagnose defects from repair requests and make necessary corrections.

• Perform all work that can be done more timely and cost effectively in house. Contract out only services which can be done more timely and cost effectively outside the district.

• Must be able to multi-task and work on multiple projects at once

• Work closely with bus drivers and the director relating to needed repairs.

• Responsible for the correct and efficient installation of parts.

• Promote high standards of safety and good housekeeping, maintaining a clean and well organized garage.

• Maintain accurate records in the computer program.

• Do all paperwork and computer work related to each job.

• Be on call for various unforeseen situations which may arise.

• Order / purchase parts and supplies.

• Assist with State Police inspections.

• Perform acceptance inspections of all new vehicles to ensure that they meet the district's specifications.

• Establish, execute, and document an effective minor, major, and preventative maintenance program.

• Must be responsible for protecting school system property and securing the area.

• Must be able to lift 50-80lbs

• Attend training and meetings as requested or required.

• Make service calls to buses on the road.

• Able to furnish own hand tools.

• Must have excellent computer skills.

• Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written.

• Ability to assume total responsibility of the transportation repair area with minimum supervision.

• Must have a positive attitude.

• Must be self-motivated.

• Must be able to multi-task, with multiple projects at once.

• Must be able to handle tight timelines making repairs under pressure.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the district.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

ADA Requirements: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment), taste and smell. The employee must have the ability to lift 50–80 lbs and work in varied physical positions and environmental conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is loud to moderate.

Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility. 

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Transportation Director or other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 

Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone. 

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings, to bus locations if needed, and to professional meetings as required. 

Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references via Frontline.

- NO HARD COPY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA MAIL OR HAND DELIVERY. 

Method of Application: Applitrack/Frontline

Contact Persons: Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources, 

Troy VanderLaan at

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Visit the district website: Allendale Public Schools 

Allendale Public School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Allendale Public School District complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,