Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic

4 weeks ago


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

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is a leading educational institution in the United States, serving a diverse student population. Our district is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students, empowering them to become future leaders.

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Heavy Truck/Bus Mechanics to join our team. As a Heavy Truck/Bus Mechanic, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining our heavy automotive vehicles. This is a great opportunity to utilize your mechanic expertise and work with a well-established organization that offers a competitive wage and excellent benefits to its employees and their eligible dependents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Overhaul and maintain a variety of 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.
  • Overhaul and maintain passenger automobiles, air compressors, forklifts, skip-loaders, etc.
  • Diagnose sources of trouble or failure in vehicle equipment, including those in electronic components.
  • Perform 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.
  • Adjusts and repairs 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.
  • Lubricates engines and chassis and performs preventive maintenance checks.
Requirements / Qualifications
  • Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
  • Completion of a four-year apprentice training program in heavy-duty vehicle equipment repair, or four years of equivalent experience in heavy-duty vehicle equipment repair.
  • A valid Class B California Driver License with a Passenger endorsement will be required prior to the completion of the probationary period.
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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