Mechanic Apprentice

Young World Physical Education; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 23,074 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A local school district transportation service is seeking a Mechanic Apprentice to assist mechanics in maintaining school buses while learning essential maintenance skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and must be enrolled in a relevant training program. The position requires obtaining a Missouri State Inspector’s License and a CDL within specified timelines. Employees will work full-time with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.75 to $18, with evaluations performed annually.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a training program.
• Must obtain a Missouri State Inspector’s License within 3 months.
• Must have or be able to obtain a CDL within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics with maintenance and repairs on school buses.
• Stay current in knowledge of maintenance of new equipment.
• Assist in preparation for annual State Highway Patrol inspections.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of formal training program for diesel or gasoline equipment

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Mechanic Apprentice

Fort Zumwalt R-2 School District Transportation-Bus Garage — OFallon, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 4933644

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 05, 2023 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Purpose/Summary: To assist mechanics while learning all required maintenance to ensure that school buses are in good mechanical condition and provide safe pupil transportation service.

Qualification Requirements: The Mechanic Apprentice shall have a high school diploma or GED. The employee should be enrolled in or recently graduated from a formal training program for diesel and/or gasoline-powered equipment. Must have or be able to obtain own hand tools. Must obtain a Missouri State Inspector’s License within 3 months after employment based on Missouri State regulations relating to an application for an Inspector’s License. Must have a CDL or the ability to obtain a CDL within 30 days.

Essential Duties:

1. Must continue formal training and provide a passing report to Fleet Maintenance Supervisor on a quarterly basis.
2. Assist with repairs on school buses as needed and preventive maintenance according to a pre-determined schedule.
3. Assist in preparation of the fleet for the annual State Highway Patrol inspection.
4. Travel to breakdown locations to assist in diagnoses of maintenance problems.
5. Stay current in knowledge of maintenance of new equipment.

Additional Duties:

1. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
2. Drive routes as necessary.
3. Effectively communicate, verbally and in written form, with administrators, staff, and the community as needed.
4. Assist in cleaning of the shop as needed.
5. Be responsible for personal and district-owned tools and equipment.

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and ability to reason and make appropriate decisions. Must be able to work well under pressure.

Physical Demands: While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to reach, climb, bend, stand, grasp/hold with hands, use repetitive movements, and drive school bus routes as necessary (and the employee has the appropriate license and endorsement). The employee must often lift and carry up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift, move, push, or pull up to 100 pounds. The employee should have good color vision, hearing, and speech capabilities.

Environmental Conditions: The employee will occasionally work in conditions of extreme heat or cold.

Terms of Employment: Employment will be on an at-will basis for 12 months with two weeks vacation, beginning July 1, or from the time of employment for the duration of the school year with prorated vacation and/or personal leave. The yearly salary will be disbursed in twenty-four (24) equal payments.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provision of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.

Adopted: December 2006, Revised: November 16, 2009, December 20, 2010, June 29, 2020

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.75 to $18 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation