Assistant Mechanic

Sherrard CUSD #200; Sherrard (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation after one year

Paid sick days

Personal days

Holidays

Job summary

Sherrard Community Unit School District #200 in Sherrard, Illinois, seeks an Assistant Mechanic for the Transportation Program. The 12-month, 8-hour day position offers benefits including pension and health, vision, life insurance, vacation after one year, paid sick days, personal days and holidays.

Preferred diesel maintenance experience and a valid driver's license are required. CDL and bus driver certification willingness is noted.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year experience in diesel maintenance and/or repair.
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Evidence of initiative, ingenuity, loyalty and willingness to cooperate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all district-owned diesel bus fleet and gas vehicles.
• Perform oil changes, replace hydraulic brake systems, remove and replace transmissions, maintain air conditioning systems and major repairs as needed.
• Maintain safety standards in conformance with state and insurance regulations.
• Maintain accurate record of repairs and general maintenance on district-owned vehicles.
• Communicate with Transportation Supervisor, Head Mechanic and drivers regarding vehicle condition and needed repairs.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the immediate supervisor.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Valid driver's license

Initiative & teamwork

Job description

Sherrard Community Unit School District #200, Sherrard, Illinois, has an opening for an assistant mechanic for the transportation department. The position is a 12-month position, 8 hours per day. Competitivepay. Pension, health and vision insurance, life insurance, paid vacation (after one year), paid sick days, personal days, and holidays. Diesel engine experience is a plus. Must be willing to get CDL and bus driver certification.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Assistant Mechanic, Transportation Program

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have at least one year experience in diesel maintenance and/or repair.

Must possess a valid driver's license

Evidence of initiative, ingenuity, loyalty and willingness to cooperate.

REPORTS TO: Head Mechanic or Superintendent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain all district-owned diesel bus fleet and gas vehicles.
2. Primary duties include oil changes, replace hydraulic brake systems, remove and replace transmissions, maintain air conditioning systems and major repairs as needed.
3. Maintain safety standards in conformance with state and insurance regulations.
4. Maintain accurate record of repairs and general maintenance on district-owned vehicles.
5. Communicate with Transportation Supervisor, Head Mechanic and drivers regarding vehicle condition and needed repairs.
6. To perform any other duties as requested by the immediate supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work year to be established annually by the Board of Education.

COMPENSATION

To be set annually by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools