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Support Staff - Substitute Mechanic - Transportation Department - 2025-2026
Transportation Department, MO$23.14 - $23.14 / hourPosted 27 months ago
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Job Description
Description: Support Staff - Substitute Mechanic - Transportation Department
Job Summary:
Salary:
Desired Qualifications:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other Requirements
Application Procedure:
Job Summary:
- This position ensures that school buses are properly maintained to minimize down-time and maximize the value of the district’s investment. A mechanic helps to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system for the Pattonville R-III School District.
- Work as needed
Salary:
- $23.14 per hour
Desired Qualifications:
- Three years experience in motor vehicle and heavy duty maintenance operation and repairs
- A valid CDL License or ability to obtain a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
- High school or vocational school graduate supplemented by gas and diesel mechanical experience.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and others.
- Perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works in conjunction with the director of transportation and fleet supervisor to help develop and implement a comprehensive plan to prepare district vehicles for vehicle inspections.
- Keeps tools and machinery safe and organized..
- Change oil, filter, lubricants, service check batteries, fluids, and tire pressure and completes appropriate records/paperwork.
- Performs analysis and identifies the cause of malfunctioning equipment.
- An understanding of transportation related computer software and technical equipment.
- Able to react to change and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the transportation director and lead mechanic.
Other Requirements
- Must be able to drive various types of district vehicles as well as climb on and under vehicles to perform various types of checks and minor repairs.
- Must pass an annual Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
- Need to have or be willing to obtain the inspector license from Troop C.
Application Procedure:
- Apply online