St. Charles Parish Public Schools is seeking a Vehicle Mechanic's Helper for our Transportation Department.
Responsibilities:
Provide mechanic services with specific responsibility in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining all District vehicles and performing repairs and preventative maintenances including but not limited to:
- Provide information in the proper use of equipment and assisting other mechanics in ensuring that tools and materials are available at the job site
- Acquire and/or fabricate parts to provide necessary items for repairs
- Assess incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations in order to resolve or recommend a resolution
- Maintain records of repairs, costs, vehicle warranties, etc… in order to document required information and meet regulatory requirements
- Oversee Mechanic Helper and other assigned personnel to ensure completion of assignments in compliance with established guidelines
- Perform road tests/checks and routine preventive maintenance in order to maintain safe operating conditions of all vehicles
Requirements:
- High School diploma (or GED) AND specialized Technical Vocational School or Community College courses related to automotive repair or vehicle maintenance -OR- High School diploma (or GED) AND 4 years' experience performing maintenance on buses, and medium and/or heavy duty equipment (diesel and gas)
- Operating knowledge of special diagnostic testing equipment; strong diagnostic skills
- Ability to implement a Preventive Maintenance Program
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with all stakeholders
- Training in medium-duty trucks or school buses preferred
- Must obtain Class B, CDL with appropriate endorsement(s) within 6 months of hire date
- Air brake endorsement required
District Support:
- District on-boarding session to be introduced to department staff, district policy and procedure and insurance benefits package options
- Support for acquisition of required certification and endorsements
- Uniform fitting/customization to facilitate personal identification, safety and avoidance of the need for use and destruction of personal clothing
- Partnering with an experienced staff member/ mentor
- Potential training courses in mechanics to further skill set
- Enrollment into Employee Discount Program
It shall be the policy of the St. Charles Parish School board that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status be denied the benefits of, or be subject to, discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, transfer, or dismissal in any educational program or activity under the jurisdiction of the Board.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.42 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
Experience:
- Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Required)
- Mechanic: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person