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Heavy Duty Bus-Truck Mechanic at Los Angeles Unified School District
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Application Deadline
12/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/7/2026
Contact
Justin Hewlett-Bloch
Number of Openings
10
Salary
Pay Range
40.55 - 49.70 Per Hour
40.55 - 49.70 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time
About the Employer
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders.
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JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES A Heavy Duty Bus-Truck Mechanic repairs a variety of vehicle equipment, including gasoline, diesel, electric, and alternative fuel school buses, medium/heavy trucks, and powered equipment. Additional Duties include: -Overhauls and maintains a variety of heavy-duty gasoline, diesel, electric, and alternative fuel vehicle equipment, including trucks from one-half ton to ten ton capacity, school buses with gross vehicle weight from 7,000 to 40,000 pounds, crawler and wheel tractors, and rollers. -Overhauls and maintains passenger automobiles, air compressors, forklifts, skiploaders, etc. -Diagnoses sources of trouble or failure in vehicle equipment, including those in electronic components. -Performs 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. -Performs simple electric and acetylene welding. -Cleans tools, equipment, and the work area. -Road tests vehicles. -Matches tires on dual wheels. -Performs related duties as assigned. Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent
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Heavy Duty Bus-Truck Mechanic at Los Angeles Unified School District Share on X - Application Deadline 12/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 1/7/2026 Contact Justin Hewlett-Bloch Number of Openings 10 Salary Pay Range 40.55 - 49.70 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders. Job Summary JOB DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES A Heavy Duty Bus-Truck Mechanic repairs a variety of vehicle equipment, including gasoline, diesel, electric, and alternative fuel school buses, medium/heavy trucks, and powered equipment. Additional Duties include: -Overhauls and maintains a variety of heavy-duty gasoline, diesel, electric, and alternative fuel vehicle equipment, including trucks from one-half ton to ten ton capacity, school buses with gross vehicle weight from 7,000 to 40,000 pounds, crawler and wheel tractors, and rollers. -Overhauls and maintains passenger automobiles, air compressors, forklifts, skiploaders, etc. -Diagnoses sources of trouble or failure in vehicle equipment, including those in electronic components. -Performs 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. -Performs simple electric and acetylene welding. -Cleans tools, equipment, and the work area. -Road tests vehicles. -Matches tires on dual wheels. -Performs related duties as assigned. Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description: ec. Hhu. L MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent Requirements / Qualifications For more information on Requirements/ Qualifications, please contact the employer. Comments and Other Information For more information on Comments and Other Information, please contact the employer. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. Cal. PERS Links Not all postings qualify for Cal. PERS. Informational Only. Cal. PERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY
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