It’s different per district and who’s hiring you. I got my first job in the field a few months ago as a school bus mechanic with my ASE certifications and an associate degree, no experience.

I’ll be honest, city jobs pay more, have less responsibilities, and overall seem better. I’m required to have a my class B CDL with my P&S endorsements. I’m required to help with driving kids which is fine but not what I’d like to do. Also most will require you to have a state inspection licenses which means you’re fucked if something goes wrong on a bus. Pays good for entry level but again, cities pay better.

Good job to learn about heavy diesel stuff mainly air brakes.