Vehicle Technician

Independent School District 196; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent School District 196 in Rosemount, MN is seeking a transportation maintenance technician responsible for rebuilding and repairing chassis, body and engine components across a range of vehicles including school buses. The role requires CDL endorsements and basic computer-aided maintenance recordkeeping.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, maintaining a preventive maintenance program, and driving bus routes when needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a technical school vehicle maintenance program or 1-year experience in truck or heavy equipment repair.
• Ability to use computer to complete various maintenance and repair functions.
• CDL with proper class and/or endorsements to tow large vehicles within 12 months of hire date preferred.
• CDL with proper class and/or endorsements to drive a school bus within 3 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Performs rebuild and/or repair of all chassis, body and engine/drive train components on a variety of vehicles, including but not limited to, cars, trucks and school buses.
• Performs all necessary functions to maintain a successful vehicle preventive maintenance program.
• Successfully uses technology to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and record various maintenance functions and information.
• Properly complete all required documentation for accurate recording of parts, labor and work orders.
• Successfully and properly use an acetylene torch and arc welder.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose vehicle problems.
• Comply with safety/health rules and to use proper protective equipment.
• Drive school bus routes when necessary.
• Tow large vehicle when necessary.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Computer usage

CDL endorsements

School bus driving

Education

Technical school vehicle maintenance program

Job description

• Graduate of a technical school vehicle maintenance program or 1-year experience in truck or heavy equipment repair.
• Ability to use computer to complete various maintenance and repair functions.
• CDL with proper class and/or endorsements to tow large vehicles within 12 months of hire date preferred.
• CDL with proper class and/or endorsements to drive a school bus within 3 months of hire date.

Description

8 hrs./day, 12-month calendar
10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Effective Date Of Employment

ASAP

Application Deadline

October 19, 2026 4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a technical school vehicle maintenance program or 1-year experience in truck or heavy equipment repair.
• Ability to use computer to complete various maintenance and repair functions.
• CDL with proper class and/or endorsements to tow large vehicles within 12 months of hire date preferred.
• CDL with proper class and/or endorsements to drive a school bus within 3 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Performs rebuild and/or repair of all chassis, body and engine/drive train components on a variety of vehicles, including but not limited to, cars, trucks and school buses.
• Performs all necessary functions to maintain a successful vehicle preventive maintenance program.
• Successfully uses technology to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and record various maintenance functions and information.
• Properly complete all required documentation for accurate recording of parts, labor and work orders.
• Successfully and properly use an acetylene torch and arc welder.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose vehicle problems.
• Comply with safety/health rules and to use proper protective equipment.
• Drive school bus routes when necessary.
• Tow large vehicle when necessary.

Responsible To

Coordinator of Transportation

Compensation / Benefits

According to contractual agreement (based on 2026-28 contract)

• Without a Class A CDL License: $31.89 $33.14 Hourly
• With a Class A CDL License: $35.20 36.52 Hourly

Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196 Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 [e-mail]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 [e-mail]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 [e-mail]) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 [e-mail]) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

• Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.