Mechanic Assistant - Vehicle Maintenance

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Retirement matched

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools is seeking a Transportation Technician to perform standard service adjustments on district vehicles and keep them in safe operating condition. You will install, repair, and maintain tires and service engines and parts to ensure vehicles are ready for use.

All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and random testing, with federal safety regulation including marijuana/THC/CBD. A positive test disqualifies employment eligibility.

Qualifications

• Two years’ mechanical and diesel experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• High School education or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regular and on-time attendance required.
• Install, repair and maintain tires.
• Service equipment by changing oil, lubricating moving parts, changing filters and making service adjustments.
• Check vehicles for worn parts and report/repair as appropriate.
• Steam clean engines and parts.
• Assist mechanic with equipment repairs.
• Make service calls for emergency repairs.
• Report vehicles not conforming to safety standards and perform minor repairs.
• Keep accurate service records on gas, oil, parts, etc.
• Perform required paperwork and recordkeeping in a timely, neat and legible manner.
• Refuel district vehicles as required; may wash buses and pump gas.
• Follow safe work procedures and keep shop area maintained and hazard-free.
• Inspect, diagnose and make minor repairs on district vehicles.
• Assist other personnel as needed to support work activities.
• Perform other related duties to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.
• Assist with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment.

Skills

Two years mechanical & diesel exp

Valid AZ driver's license

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$21.01

Class/Calendar:

B22, 12 months

Benefits:

• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum

New Hire Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To perform standard service adjustments on district vehicles and to ensure availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.

All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Install, repair and maintain tires
• Service equipment by changing oil, lubricate moving parts, change filters and make service adjustments
• Check vehicles for worn parts; report and repair as appropriate
• Steam clean engines and parts
• Assist mechanic with equipment repairs
• Make service calls for emergency repairs
• Report vehicles not conforming to safety standards and perform minor repairs
• Keep accurate service records on gas, oil, parts, etc.
• Perform required paperwork and recordkeeping in a timely, neat and legible manner
• Perform refueling of district vehicles as required; may be required to wash buses and pump gas
• Follow safe work procedures and keep shop area maintained and free from hazards
• Inspect, diagnose and make minor repairs on district vehicles
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• Two years’ mechanical and diesel experience
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent
• Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona CDL license preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to operate general shop equipment (i.e. brake drum lathe)
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
• Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This position requires a range of physical abilities to perform the essential duties

Physical Demands: You may be required to do the following tasks frequently:

• Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
• Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
• Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity
• Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
• Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
• Maintaining focus for extended periods
• Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Lifting & Force: The job involves lifting and moving objects with the following frequency:

• Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force
• Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
• Occasionally: up to 50-100 pounds of force

Working Environment: You may encounter some of the following conditions:

• Drivers work both inside the vehicle and outdoors when inspecting or fueling the vehicle
• Exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals (e.g., cleaning solvents, oils, anti-freeze)
• Travel, odors, dust, and outside elements
• Limited workspace, loud noises, and bloodborne pathogens
• Indoor garage or workshop with exposure to noise, grease, oil, and mechanical equipment
• Occasional outdoor work, especially if performing maintenance on-site (e.g., school parking lots or during road calls)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.