Position: 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.

Assists in preparing buses for state inspections; assists with mechanical problems to include repairs on engines, electrical, 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; 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.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires speaking or hearing, climbing or balancing, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires sitting and tasting or smelling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, frequently requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Special Requirements

Ability to obtain a valid commercial driver's license with school bus endorsement.

First Aid and CPR preferred

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.

Compensation: $25.20 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

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