MECHANIC I HELPER

RPSB Transportation; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapides Parish School District RPSB Transportation in Alexandria, LA needs a Mechanic I Helper to support bus fleet maintenance under the Shop Manager/Foreman. You will assist with minor maintenance, inspections, and repairs as directed, while keeping a clean work area and writing records.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and a valid chauffeur license now, with CDL required within six months.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined in the areas of vehicle repair.
• Must be physically capable of performing strenuous work.
• Must have a current chauffeur class license and obtain a type A or B CDL within six (6) months.

Responsibilities

• Perform designated minor maintenance as directed by supervisor.
• Assist Manager/Mechanic with repairs on all board-owned buses
• Assist Manager/Mechanic with repairs on all board-owned vehicles
• Make necessary adjustments as designated by supervisor
• Assist in removing major assemblies
• Assist in bus inspections according to state safety requirements
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Maintain written records as required and directed
• Follow Rapides Parish School Board policies
• Perform any other duties assigned

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Physical stamina

Chauffeur license

Job description

MECHANIC I HELPER

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Job Details

Job ID: 5976105

Application Deadline: Dec 09, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

FLSA:Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be mechanically inclined in the areas of vehicle repair
• Must be physically capable of performing strenuous work
• Must have a current chauffeur class license and obtain a type A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months

REPORTS TO: Shop Manager/Foreman/Mechanic I

JOB GOAL: To assist mechanics in their performance of direct maintenance and repair support to the bus fleet and other designated vehicles owned by the Rapides Parish School Board

SALARY: Non-Certified Salary Schedule SB-103

• 1. Perform designated minor maintenance as directed by supervisor.
• 2. Assist Manager/Mechanic with repairs on all board-owned buses
• 3. Assist Manager/Mechanic with repairs on all board-owned vehicles
• 4. Make necessary adjustments as designated by supervisor
• 5. Assist in removing major assemblies
• 6. Assist in bus inspections according to state safety requirements
• 7. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• 8. Maintain written records as required and directed
• 9. Follow Rapides Parish School Board policies
• 10. Perform any other duties assigned

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work assignments require incumbent to frequently lift, carry, stoop, bend, crawl, stretch, climb, stand, and occasionally work on equipment or parts in hard to reach places. Lifting of items up to 40 to 50 pounds in weight is often required and occasionally, heavier items are moved by pushing, pulling, or lifting with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee is frequently exposed to cuts, bruises, scrapes, strains, burns, etc. Work is performed inside and outside on hard surfaces with exposures to dust, grease, drafts, fumes, changing temperatures, etc. Some work may also be performed on equipment with exposure to fluids such as oil, acid, etc. Employee must adhere to prescribed best practices and use safety equipment such as protective ear devises and hard-toe shoes.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19,770 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alan Fontenot , Director of Transportation
• RPSB Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]