MECHANIC HELPER

Mechanic Helper

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsement and Alabama School Bus Drivers Certificate or obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as required by the State Department of

Reports To:

Transportation Supervisor

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists mechanic with repairs and maintenance as
• Assist in mechanical, cleanup, inventory, and simple automotive
• Services buses by checking/adding oil, fuel, tire pressure, and cleaning and repairing seats and
• Assist with upkeep and maintenance of the building including sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning restrooms and other related tasks as directed by the Transportation supervisor.
• Drives regular school bus route when assigned driver is
• Assists in maintaining the grounds and shop area of the bus
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or
• Maintain safety standards at all

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of vehicle
• Excellent mechanical
• Ability to follow
• Ability to use power and hand
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, and stretch to perform repairs and
• Must be able to lift at least 50

Terms of Employment:

12 months, 240 days. Salary to be determined by salary schedule.

Alabama State Department of Education