School Bus & Automotive Technician III - Transportation at Petaluma City Schools
About the Employer
Developing Effective Communicators & Critical Thinkers Petaluma City Schools delivers a high-quality, diverse, equitable, and inclusive education to all student scholars so they creatively explore interests, collaboratively solve problems, and fully develop as resilient, caring, and responsible members of our community. We believe: * All students have infinite potential and value. * Diversity is an asset that strengthens and enriches our learning community. * Safe and caring learning environments help students reach high levels of achievement. * An engaged and supportive community is essential to student and organizational success. * Collaborative teams and shared decision making are critical to student success.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general direction, performs a variety of skilled maintenance and repair of heavy duty natural gas school buses, light and heavy duty diesel powered school buses and various other types of maintenance of trucks and vans; may coordinate the work of other Automotive Technicians; and to do job-related work as required 40 hours per week (averaging 8.0 hours per day) Work hours: Alternating Schedule: Week 1: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (M,T,W,Th,F) Week 2: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (M,T,W,Th,F) Bilingual in Spanish desired. Successful bilingual applicant will be paid an additional stipend of $96 per month. This stipend will be pro-rated for positions that are less than 40 hours a week. See Job Description
Requirements / Qualifications
See vacancy notice and job description.
It is recommended that applications be accompanied by the following documents but they are not required: A cover letter specific to your qualifications for the position Resume It is required that current DMV H-6 report be included in the application. Air brake and passenger endorsement, commercial license, first aid and school bus driver certificate required with application. Before submitting your application, please be sure that all documents are included. We are unable to review your application for completeness before the closing date. We will not consider incomplete applications.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions (Certificate to inspect natural gas fuel tanks)
- Certificate Copy (Class "A" License with Air break and passenger endorsement)
- Certification (California School Bus Drivers Special Certificate)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Or pass the pass the first aid exam at the California Highway Patrol)
Requirements / Qualifications
See vacancy notice and job description.
It is recommended that applications be accompanied by the following documents but they are not required: A cover letter specific to your qualifications for the position Resume It is required that current DMV H-6 report be included in the application. Air brake and passenger endorsement, commercial license, first aid and school bus driver certificate required with application. Before submitting your application, please be sure that all documents are included. We are unable to review your application for completeness before the closing date. We will not consider incomplete applications.
- Answers to Supplemental Questions (Certificate to inspect natural gas fuel tanks)
- Certificate Copy (Class "A" License with Air break and passenger endorsement)
- Certification (California School Bus Drivers Special Certificate)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (Or pass the pass the first aid exam at the California Highway Patrol)
Comments and Other Information
See vacancy notice and job description.
Fingerprint clearance required. There is a fingerprint processing fee payable by the employer post-offer / pre-placement.
The applicant will need to submit evidence that he or she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with Education Code 49406.
Offer of employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer / pre-placement physical.
Offer of employment is contingent upon DMV driver record clearance.
Comments and Other Information
See vacancy notice and job description.
Fingerprint clearance required. There is a fingerprint processing fee payable by the employer post-offer / pre-placement.
The applicant will need to submit evidence that he or she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with Education Code 49406.
Offer of employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer / pre-placement physical.
Offer of employment is contingent upon DMV driver record clearance.
Application Deadline
4/17/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/26/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$35.41 - $45.18 Per Hour
$35.41 - $45.18 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
(Initial salary placement is based on related experience)
Length of Work Year
261 Days per Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Start Date
July 1, 2025
Location
Transportation
Hours
40 hours per week (averaging minimum 8.00 hours per day)
Vacancy Number
711