Journey Level Mechanic

Position Type:
Classified/Transportation

Date Posted:
12/17/2025

Location:
Transportation

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Hours per Day:
8 hours per day $40.88 - $45.14 per hour DOE

Days of the Week:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

Shift Times:
9:30am - 6:00p

Days per Year:
260
This position has been reposted to secure additional applicants.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Journey Level Mechanic provides maintenance repairs and rebuilding functions on District fleet vehicles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Rebuilds and repairs components and auxiliary systems on vehicles or makes component exchanges.
• Performs minor body repairs and painting on vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair on power train components, brake systems, chassis components and body, lighting, heating, and electrical systems.
• Interprets parts lists, assembly drawings, technical orders and maintenance procedures concerning gasoline and diesel-powered buses and other equipment.
• Completes work orders with proper cost and time data.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform bus driver assignments on an occasional basis, as needed.
• Perform necessary tests, including road tests, to ensure that repairs made are adequate
• Serve as a member of the Transportation Team of the District; perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position. .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
High School graduation or equivalent
Five (5) years of experience or technical training in functions such as inspection, repair, or maintenance of medium and heavy-duty equipment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of basic, general purpose, vehicle repair course
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Valid Washington State Drivers Licenses and CDL with appropriate school bus endorsements
FMCSA drug and alcohol testing program
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Shop safety requirements
Bus maintenance

ABILITY TO:
Demonstrate basic knowledge of technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency
Set work priorities and meet deadlines.
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
Maintain ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirement of confidentiality.
Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision
Speak, read and follow written communications in English
Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority
Continue professional growth
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The person in this position will frequently stand, walk, bend/stoop, twist, squat/kneel. The person will occasionally talk/hear, sit, climb 3-4 stairs into a bus and up to a 6 ft ladder, and use foot controls for operating various vehicles including 84 passenger size buses. Vision is in constant use in the position. Frequent use a computer screen and keyboard. The lift/carry…