Assistant Mechanic

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform major and minor work necessary to repair and maintain district vehicles
• Works under the supervision of the Director of Transportation & Head Mechanic in performing vehicle maintenance
• Assists the Director of Transportation & Head Mechanic in recordkeeping
• Maintain and securely keep all inventory of parts necessary to the functioning of the bus garage
• Advise the Director of Transportation & Head Mechanic of any misuse of vehicles by district employees
• Respond promptly to transportation office or bus driver alerts to equipment problems or needs. This includes pre-warming vehicles in cold weather
• Keep all unauthorized personnel out of the workshop area at all times
• Drive bus as needed
• Be alert to various mechanical conditions that might be dangerous or result in greater costs without immediate action; bring these situations to the immediate attention of the Director of Transportation & Head Mechanic
• Assist with all emergency vehicle maintenance situations as required
• Protect the confidentiality of district and office records and information unless authorized and directed by their supervisor to provide same when requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act
• Perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Director of Transportation & Head Mechanic 

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma
• At least 1 year bus experience - or - 5 years fleet experience as a mechanic preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to perform all necessary large vehicle repairs
• Must obtain an IL Commercial Drivers License, passenger and school bus endorsement within 60 days after date of employment

Hourly rate starting at: $24.00