Heavy Duty Bus-Truck Mechanic

APPLICATION FILING DATES

August 25,2025 -

• Open until hiring needs are met

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LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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Insurance:Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement:Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation:Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays:Up to 13 days.

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, skip loaders, 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:/4ecHhuL

Education: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

Experience: Completion of a four year apprentice training program in heavy duty vehicle equipment repair, or four years of equivalent experience in heavy duty vehicle equipment repair. Completion of a heavy duty vehicle repair program from a recognized college or vocational school of at least two years duration may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Special: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle. A valid Class B California Driver License with a “passenger” endorsement will be required prior to the completion…