Heavy-Duty Bus-Truck Mechanic Specialist

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Los Angeles USD Full time
About the Employer

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is a leading public education institution in the United States, serving a diverse student population. The district's mission is to educate and empower students as future leaders.

Job Summary

ABOUT THE ROLE:

LAUSD is seeking an experienced Heavy Truck/Bus Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy automotive vehicles. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Additional duties include:

  • Overhauling and maintaining heavy-duty gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel vehicle equipment, including trucks from one-half ton to ten-ton capacity, school buses with gross vehicle weight of from 7,000 to 40,000 pounds, crawler and wheel tractors, and rollers.
  • Overhauling and maintaining passenger automobiles, air compressors, forklifts, skip-loaders, etc.
  • Diagnosing sources of trouble or failure in vehicle equipment, including electronic components.
  • Performing repair work, such as installing engines and installing piston rings, fitting bearings, aligning rods, completely overhauling internal combustion engines, tuning up and timing engines, repairing or replacing electronic components, repairing clutches, overhauling transmissions including automatic types, overhauling single- and two-speed differentials, removing and balancing wheels, and inspecting and repairing mufflers and smog control devices.
  • Adjusting and repairing hydraulic loading systems and controls, mechanical vacuum boosters, hydraulic and air brakes, suspension systems, steering assemblies, and ignition systems, including the setting of voltage regulators, generators, and alternators.
  • Lubricating engines and chassis and performing preventive maintenance checks.

Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Four years of experience in heavy-duty vehicle equipment repair or completion of a four-year apprentice training program.
  • Completion of a heavy-duty vehicle repair program from a recognized college or vocational school of at least two years duration may substitute for one year of the required experience.

SPECIAL:

  • A valid Class B California Driver License with a "Passenger" endorsement will be required prior to the completion of the probationary period.
  • Must furnish a roll-away tool box and hand tools of the trade up to 1-1/4 inch.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Safely lift and carry automotive parts and equipment weighing at least 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, crouch, and kneel.
  • Crawl under vehicles and stretch to reach components requiring repair or replacement.
  • Manual dexterity to operate automotive repair tools and equipment.


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