Assistant Mechanic

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34; Antioch (IL); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Job summary

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 is looking for a Mechanic to maintain and repair district vehicles in Antioch, Illinois. The ideal candidate will perform major and minor repairs, maintain inventory, and assist the Director of Transportation. A high school diploma and relevant experience are required, along with a need to obtain an IL Commercial Drivers License.

The position offers an hourly rate starting at $24.00 and encompasses driving duties and emergency maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year bus experience or 5 years fleet experience as a mechanic preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Must obtain an IL Commercial Drivers License with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs and maintenance on district vehicles.
• Assist in recordkeeping and inventory management.
• Respond to equipment problems and alerts from bus drivers.

Skills

Large vehicle repairs

Recordkeeping

Driving buses

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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