Bus Maintenance Helper - Evening Shift

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamsters pension

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking a Bus Helper to assist a Journeyman mechanic in a busy garage environment. The role involves unskilled to semi-skilled mechanical tasks, adherence to trade practices, and close supervision as needed.

Shifts run Monday through Saturday from 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM, with bids and seniority affecting scheduling. A CDL endorsement within six months is required, along with owning hand tools and meeting safety standards. Union affiliation with Teamsters Local 795 applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma completed.
• Two years of unrestricted driving experience.
• Ability to obtain Class A or B CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements within six months of hire.
• Must provide own hand tools and a roll-around toolbox for storage.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the repairs and maintenance of all bus systems with guidance.
• Cleans, oils, greases, washes and polishes buses.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections on buses.
• Dismantles and prepares bus equipment for general repairs.
• Cleans and assembles tools.
• Assists in changing and repairing tires, checking and installing batteries, and painting buses.
• Cleans work shop and garage and arranges storeroom.
• Performs the duties of Bus Utility Worker when needed.
• Makes unassisted trade outs that do not require mechanical repairs.

Skills

Bus mechanics basics

Semi-skilled repair

Tool use proficiency

Reading instructions

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Night shift readiness

Own hand tools

CDL readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Roll-around toolbox

Tire changing tools

Job description

The City of Wichita is seeking a Bus Helper to assist a Journeyman mechanic in a busy garage environment. The role involves unskilled to semi-skilled mechanical tasks, adherence to trade practices, and close supervision as needed.

Shifts run Monday through Saturday from 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM, with bids and seniority affecting scheduling. A CDL endorsement within six months is required, along with owning hand tools and meeting safety standards. Union affiliation with Teamsters Local 795 applies.