Job Description:

Fleet & Heavy Equipment Mechanic

SUMMARY

• Repairs and maintains light, medium and heavy vehicles and equipment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Four years of skilled automotive or equipment (mechanical and electrical) repair experience;

OR

• At least two (2) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certificates
• High School diploma or GED.
• Verbal & written comunication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.  
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training, or education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Arizona Dept. of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) emissions certification, Electrical and air conditioning services ASE certificate desirable.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

• FBI fingerprint background check.
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.
• Physical Examination with lift test (Category B) by one of the clinics with which the District contracts and complete and sign a Medical History form.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with Air Brake, endorsement within 10 days of hire.
• Must hold a current Arizona Driver’s license and have accrued no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Arizona Dept. of Transportation (ADOT) Medical Certificate and ADEQ emissions (non-diesel and diesel) testing certificate required  within 180 days of hire. 
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department.

COMMENTS 

• Application Required on TUSD Website
• Job Reference #5456950
• Salary Range $24.33 to $28.24/hour
• Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
• Location: Transportation - Broadway & Kino Parkway Area
• Classification: Blue Collar 
• FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day
• Work Calendar: 12 month 
• Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits. 

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.  For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage. 

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