Night-Shift Bus Mechanic Helper

City of Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wichita seeks a helper to a Journeyman mechanic to assist in the repair and maintenance of diesel buses. You will perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks under close supervision in a garage setting, and support a senior mechanic with routine work.

You must have a high school diploma, be legally authorized to work in the United States, and be willing to obtain a Kansas CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements within six months. Night shifts and a union-veteran team are involved.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of High School Diploma.
• Two years of unrestricted driving experience.
• Ability to acquire Class A or B CDL with airbrake and passenger endorsement within six months.
• 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.
• Performs duties of Bus Utility Worker when needed.
• Makes unassisted trade outs that do not require mechanical repairs.

Skills

Semi-skilled repair

Read manuals

Tool use basics

Manual lifting 50 lbs

Night shift readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

City of Wichita seeks a helper to a Journeyman mechanic to assist in the repair and maintenance of diesel buses. You will perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks under close supervision in a garage setting, and support a senior mechanic with routine work.

You must have a high school diploma, be legally authorized to work in the United States, and be willing to obtain a Kansas CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements within six months. Night shifts and a union-veteran team are involved.