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Central Office_Fleet Maintenance Helper (Fleet Services) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License With Passenger And School Bus Endorsements

Job overview

The DeKalb County School District seeks an experienced Fleet Maintenance Helper to perform maintenance on school buses, assist with tire programs, repair tires, seats, windows, and fuel dispensers, and record tire wear data, all under supervision of a lead bus maintenance helper.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Bus Operations KnowledgeSeat and Window Repair KnowledgeTire Tread and Performance KnowledgeSeat and Window Fabrication KnowledgeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationManual LaborTire Repair and Balancing MachinesLifting and Handling Tires

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDOne Year of School Bus Operation Maintenance or Related ExperienceValid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License With Passenger and School Bus Endorsements

Full job description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Fleet Maintenance Helper.

Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 108 Salary Schedules: Click Here

The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Title: Helper, Maintenance (Fleet)

Performs required maintenance on school buses under a lead bus maintenance helper's supervision

Essential Functions: Assists with maintaining the tire maintenance program.

  • Makes road calls to repair or replace damaged tires on school buses.
  • Maintains repairs and mounts tires, seats, and windows.
  • Assists with monitoring, tracking, and recording school bus tire wear data in an Excel spreadsheet.
  • Services and repairs fuel dispensers
  • Repairs glass and window latches on school buses
  • Assists with minor mechanical and electrical.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Minimum one (1) year of school bus operation, maintenance, or closely related experience required.
  • Must obtain a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger & School Bus Endorsements within one (1) year from hire date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

  • Knowledge of the general operational functions of a bus

  • Knowledge of seat and window repair; tire tread and performance; and seat and window fabrication

  • Knowledge of using Microsoft Office Word and Excel

  • Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Skilled in performing manual labor in a wide variety of working conditions; and use of tire repair and balancing machines.

  • Ability to lift and handle tires; stretch and staple fabrics; cut glass; and pump fuel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Constantly operates tools and equipment that can pose a hazard.
  • Constantly uses fine motor skills to complete tasks.
  • Constantly observes details at close range.
  • Frequently required to move about facilities to complete required tasks.
  • Frequently required to exchange accurate information.
  • Frequently moves boxes, products, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasionally operates a motor vehicle safely and legally, in accordance with applicable state and federal transportation laws.

Reviewed/Revised: 12/18/2025

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