Mechanic

Position Type:
Transportation/Mechanic
Date Posted:
7/1/2025
Location:
Transportation
(High-Needs School) POSITION: Mechanic
SUMMARY: Diagnose, repair, rebuild, maintain and make necessary adjustments to the district bus fleet as well as all district owned vehicles/equipment in order to facilitate the uninterrupted flow of student transportation on a daily basis, with the safety of students being foremost.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Minnesota driver's license with CDL and school bus endorsement.

• High School Diploma
• 1 to 3 years related experience or training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively with students, staff, vendors, parents and/or community members.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assure adequate maintenance and repair records are maintained for district vehicles and equipment.
• Recommend major equipment and vehicle replacements.
• Prepare for annual State Police bus inspections.
• Maintain the ability to diagnosis, repair, rebuild and make necessary adjustments on all vehicle systems.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and ability to repair components on all systems, including the ability to operate shop equipment.
• Perform trouble shooting and related repairs on district vehicles.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors and community members.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Perform back up bus driver duties.
• All other duties as assigned.

HOURS: 40 hours per week
SALARY/BENEFITS: Per AFSCME Master Agreement
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CLOSING DATE: Until Filled