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Greenville Public School District

Diesel Mechanic (2026-2027)

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A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.

$54,791 / year median in Mississippi

+11% projected growth

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Diesel Mechanic (2026-2027) Greenville Public School District Greenville Public School District - Greenville, Mississippi This job is also posted in Greenville Public School District Job Details
Job ID:
5827086
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description Greenville Public School District Job Description Mechanic
Title:
Mechanic
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position. Must obtain or possess a current school bus driver's license and permit. Must have prior mechanical experience. Ability to complete work independently. Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs or more with or without accommodations. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
Reports To:
Director of Transportation
Job Goal:
To perform repairs and replacement work on school buses, cars, trucks, and other district equipment Mission and Goals Works with the Superintendent to articulate and promote the school system's vision of learning and teaching. Monitors and evaluates progress toward accomplishment of system goals and objectives. Ensures that program plans are consistent with the system's strategic plan. Organizes daily, monthly, and yearly schedules to facilitate learning and teaching in the schools. Management of Educational Resources Administers the finances of the district with sound fiscal management. Achieves maximum results for available resources and money spent. Strives to meet the needs of the school district. General Responsibilities Creates a preventative maintenance schedule and ensures the schedule is followed. Supervises Assistant Mechanic. Maintains all necessary records on district vehicles. Performs required maintenance on district vehicles. Orders and monitors supplies and parts. Opens and closes transportation facility in accordance with transportation department and district procedures. Drives bus route when needed. Maintains a safe and orderly bus garage and premises. Monitors radio and responds to transportation department emergencies as needed. Completes weekend and holiday building checks or assigns a designee. Keeps current with best practices and requirements as they relate to your job assignment. Insures proper disposal of oils, fluids, and tires to meet the requirements of the EPA. Insures all vehicles parked on the lot are road-ready at all times. Reviews all work orders and assigns jobs (self included). Insures work orders are closed out, receipts attached, signed, and filed in appropriate folders. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent, the Director of Transportation, and/or the Superintendent's designee
Terms of Employment:
Twelve months. Salary and work year will be established by the Board.
Evaluation:
Performance of tills job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel. Greenville Mechanic Job Description 1
Position Type:
Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required