Mechanic Helper- #905

Nye County School District; Pahrump (NV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Nye County School District is seeking a Mechanic Helper to assist mechanics in servicing and repairing vehicles at the Pahrump Transportation shop. The position runs 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 12 months, with a starting pay of $19.79 to $26.63 per hour.

CDL endorsements may be pursued within 90 days of employment, and the role may involve driving a school bus as needed. Successful candidate will maintain shop areas, follow safety protocols, read repair orders, and assist with tires

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general vehicle service, maintenance and repair terms.
• Ability to read and understand vehicle repair orders.
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments to meet scheduled needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics in servicing, maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment.
• Wash buses and other vehicles.
• Drive a school bus route when needed.
• Maintain shop and yard areas in a clean and uncluttered manner.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance basics

Reading repair orders

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description: Mechanic Helper #905

Location: Pahrump Transportation

Hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 Months

Starting Salary: $19.79 - $26.63 per hour

Job Goal

Under general supervision, assist mechanics in the service, maintenance and repair of various types of vehicles and equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented with other duties as assigned by the Supervisor which does not conflict with NCSD Policies and Administrative regulations.

• Assist mechanics in a variety of duties to service, maintain and repair vehicles and equipment.
• Wash buses and other vehicles.
• Drive a school bus route when needed.
• Maintain shop and yard areas in a clean and uncluttered manner.
• Mount/dismount and repair tires.
• Conform to safety standards as prescribed, work in a safe, efficient and effective manner.
• Operate various shop, maintenance, repair, and service equipment.
• Perform other tasks related to area of responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of general vehicle service, maintenance and repair terms.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle service, maintenance and repair shop tools and equipment.
• Ability to learn school district operations in relation to assigned work areas.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with others.
• Ability to use a two-way radio in a clean and understandable manner.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and understand vehicle repair orders.
• Ability to write and complete vehicle repair orders.
• Ability to retain and recall details.
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments to meet scheduled needs.
• Ability and willingness to get a "P" and "S" Endorsement on CDL within 90 days of employment.
• Familiar with and understands FERPA, HIPAA, and other confidentiality requirements in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with and ability to support the implementation of district policies and administrative regulations related to assigned duties.
• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards and unauthorized individuals on campus, and respond appropriately to incidents requiring immediate attention.
• Awareness of and participation in district and school emergency response procedures, including fire drills, lockdowns, evacuations, and other safety protocols.

Education, Training And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory Driving record, must provide three (3) years driving history

Licenses And Certifications

• Valid Nevada Commercial Driver License with a class "A" or "B" Endorsement

Screening And Compliance

• Ability to pass State and Federal criminal background check
• Compliance with NCSD Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Work Environment

Strength: Sedentary/medium-exert force to 50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; up to 10 lbs. constantly; or a negligible amount of force to frequently lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

Physical Demands: Frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending, handling, fingering, talking and hearing. Mobility to work in a typical office, classroom, shop, yard setting and use standard office and two-way radio equipment. Hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone and via a two-way radio.

Vision: May require frequent near acuity to read printed materials, VDT screens or other monitoring devices.

Environmental Conditions: Climate controlled shop/garage setting with temperatures ranging from mild to moderate cold/heat. Uncontrolled outside yard setting with temperatures ranging from mild to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud, and from occasional to frequent periods.

Hazards: Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals and fumes (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Working Conditions: Tools and equipment necessary to carry out the functions of the position description.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX UNDER TITLE IX

Nye County School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to NCSD's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Michelle "Chelle" Wright, PHR, CLRP

Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator

Nye County School District

484 S. West St.

Pahrump, NV 89048 - 775-727-7743, extension 300

[e-mail]

NCSD's nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at:

https://bit.ly/NCSDPolicies-AdminRegs.

(NCSD Policies and Administrative Regulations 0210/0210aR/0210bR/0210cR, 0211/0211R, 0212/0212R, 0213/0213aR/0213bR/0213cR, and 6110/ 6110R)

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail].

Contact information for OCR is available here: https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nye County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nye County School District does not sanction or tolerate discrimination in any form in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, domestic partnership, genetic information, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or membership in the Nevada National Guard, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Nye County School District to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Nye County School District will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Nye County School District. Please contact Human Resources

or the Section 504 Coordinator with any questions or requests for accommodation.

Special Education Support Services

Shanda Roderick

Director of Special Education/Section 504 Coordinator

Nye County School District

Special Education Support Services

484 S. West St., Pahrump, NV 89048

775-751-4015