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Mechanic (Vehicle Air Conditioning Experience Preferred) - Transportation Depart. CL27088
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An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.
$56,118 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Mechanic (Vehicle Air Conditioning Experience Preferred)
- Transportation Depart. CL27088 at Rocklin Unified School District Print Application Deadline 8/3/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/21/2026 Contact Matt Hebb Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $30.46 to $38.89 per hour in 6 steps Length of Work Year 8 Hours/Day; 5 Days/Week; 12 Months/Year (Hours are 8:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.
Employment Type Full Time PCF:
2254 About the Employer The mission of Rocklin Unified School District, the cornerstone and leader of educational excellence, is to ensure each student becomes a well-rounded individual who thrives intellectually and develops unique strengths to pursue and achieve personal ambitions while contributing to a dynamic world through a school system distinguished by:- A culture of innovation, collaboration, and high expectations
- Inspired personal learning and growth
- Respect and support for all those who serve our students
- Vital partnerships throughout our community Job Summary Job Summary To perform a variety of skilled inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, servicing and repair work on diesel and gasoline powered buses and other mechanical and Motorized equipment; to conduct safety inspections of school buses; and to do related work as required.
Essential Elements:
PrintBASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB CLASSIFICATION
To perform a variety of skilled inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, servicing and repair work on diesel and gasoline powered buses and other mechanical and Motorized equipment; to conduct safety inspections of school buses; and to do related work as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Employees in this classification receive general supervision within an established framework of standard policies and procedures. Performance of these responsibilities requires accuracy, attention to details, and sound judgment.REPORTS TO
Director of TransportationEXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(The following information is descriptive and is not restrictive as to duties required)- Inspects, locates, and diagnoses mechanical and/or electrical defects on school buses and other automotive equipment.
- Determines the extent of necessary repairs.
- Overhauls, repairs, and adjusts transmissions, differentials, brakes, clutches, and engines.
- Tunes-up engines, replacing ignition parts and cleaning and adjusting carburetors and fuel injection systems.
- Replaces and repairs faulty parts, including wheel bearings, oil seals, shock absorbers, exhaust systems, steering mechanisms, and other components.
- Works on generators, distributors, relays, lights, and switches.
- Changes and installs belts and hoses.
- Maintains time and materials records for work performed.
- Changes tires.
- Performs various welding duties.
- Repairs and replaces seats, hardware, windows, and windshields.
- Handles the parts replacement budget, ordering parts and maintaining the parts inventory.
- Makes emergency repairs and service calls on stalled or disabled vehicles.
- Conducts periodic preventive maintenance work on bus mechanical systems, including the performance of fluid and filter changes, clutch adjustments and engine adjustments.
- Maintains vehicles service and operation records.
- May road test repaired equipment.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasionally sits; frequently stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches; ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communications; uses a variety of hand and power equipment and electrical testing equipment used in the mechanical trades; use a telephone, calculator, copiers, andFAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a shop environment; occasionally works outdoors in varying temperatures; exposure to hazardous materials, smoke, gasses, and fumes; exposure to hazards such as moving machine parts and electrical current; regular contact with staff.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in the skilled maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered equipment.
- Operation and care of internal combustion engines and their components.
- Principles and methods of preventive maintenance.
- Safe work practices and procedures.
- Hydraulic and air brake systems and electrical ignition systems.
- Principles and methods of gas and electrical welding.
Ability to:
- Inspect gas and diesel-powered equipment and accurately diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical defects.
- Skillfully use a variety of hand and power tools in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment and busses.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
- Perform skilled testing, adjustment, repair, and overhaul work on automotive equipment and busses.
- Read and interpret shop and repair manuals.
- Apply technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical trades work.
- Maintain accurate records and reports.
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.