Assistant Mechanic

Position: Assistant Mechanic

Location: Transportation

Bargaining Unit: Minnesota School Employee Association

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Functions

Monitors working conditions of vehicles; checks fuel, oil and fluid levels; cleans bus including sweeping floor, removing trash, wiping windows; checks all lights, gauges and switches; wash vehicles, scrub floors and walls.

Drives School bus routes.

Helps keep shop area clean and free of hazards.

Summer work involves cleaning/detailing of school buses.

Assists mechanics in preparing buses for state inspections; assists mechanics with mechanical problems to include repairs on engines, brakes, tires, seats and heaters; assists with routine and preventative servicing of vehicles; assists with bus retrieval when mechanical problems occur; assists driver to correct problems; assists with emergency repairs as needed.

Documents mileage records for maintenance purposes; performs basic data entry.

Assists with inventory of parts and supplies; opens garage and vehicles; recommends alternatives to out-of-service buses; on-call for bus problems.

Assists with daily operations of shop services; attends meetings, workshops and training as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of District policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of the School Crisis Planning Guide; general knowledge of stop arm violation and pre-trip inspection forms and log books; thorough knowledge of mileage recording documents; thorough knowledge of state and federal transportation requirements; thorough knowledge of the operation of mechanical tools and tools of the trade (drills, grinders, saws, air compressors, wrenches, air tools, torches etc.); ability to comprehend written instructions; ability to prioritize tasks and pay attention to details; skill at hand-eye coordination; ability to drive in all weather conditions; ability to exercise confidentiality to with District information; ability to operate school bus, 2-way radio and PA system; thorough knowledge of basic grounds keeping equipment including shovels and snow equipment; general knowledge of phone and related devices; ability to make arithmetic calculations; general knowledge of First Aid; ability to implement and model the "Code of Conduct"; ability establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and parents.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and minimal experience as a mechanic, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates/Technical degree preferred.

Special Requirements

Ability to Obtain a MN Class B License with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements.

First Aid and CPR preferred

Compensation: $24.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• • Choose from 3 plan offerings
  • District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Dental Insurance
• • District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Group Life Insurance paid for by the District
• Long-Term Disability
• • Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• • No cost to employees
• Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):
• • Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Vision insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Aflac offerings:
  • • Short-Term Disability (STD)
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity
    • Accident
    • Ben Extend