TRENDS
A Look Inside the School Bus Maintenance Facility
School Transportation News received a total of 174 responses to an email survey delivered to 4,868 readers in December (a response rate of about 3.5 percent) with the job titles of transportation director and fleet manager. They answered questions regarding their current maintenance environments, mechanic salaries, and school bus replacement cycles.
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The average number of mechanics and technicians that school districts/bus companies have on staff. (Out of 173 responses.)
$23 73% 91% 27%
Most Common Garage Types
64% Flat floor with mobile lifting device 29% In-ground vehicle lift
The average hourly pay for mechanics. (Out of 168 responses.)
23% Other (flat floor with no lifts, above ground post lift, scissor lift.)
9% Underground pit
(Out of 168 responses. Total does not equal 100. Multiple answers allowed.)
Respondents who report they are NOT currently facing a mechanic shortage at their school district/bus company. (Out of 171 responses.)
Top Five Most Wanted Features to Improve the Garage Environment
Respondents who report that the qualifications of a mechanic have increased due to current vehicle technology. (Out of 172 responses.)
1. Air conditioning 2. Increased space/new facility 3. Computers to run diagnostics 4. Improved organization/cleaning 5. Maintenance software
(Out of 160 responses.)
Average Fleet Age:
Respondents who say their bus garages have been upgraded in the past five years. (Out of 165 responses.)
55% 6-11 Years 27% 12-15 years 10% 0-5 Years 6% 16-20 Years 2% 21+ Years
(Out of 163 responses.)
14 School Transportation News • FEBRUARY 2021
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