Heavy Duty Bus-Truck Mechanic at Los Angeles Unified School District Share on X   Print 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.

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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: https://bit.ly/4ecHhuL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent

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