Assistant Mechanic

Transportation Mechanic

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Perform major and minor work necessary to repair and maintain district vehicles

Works under the supervision of the Director of Transportation & Head Mechanic in performing vehicle maintenance

Assists the Director of Transportation & Head Mechanic in recordkeeping

Maintain and securely keep all inventory of parts necessary to the functioning of the bus garage

Advise the Director of Transportation & Head Mechanic of any misuse of vehicles by district employees

Respond promptly to transportation office or bus driver alerts to equipment problems or needs. This includes pre-warming vehicles in cold weather

Keep all unauthorized personnel out of the workshop area at all times

Drive bus as needed

Be alert to various mechanical conditions that might be dangerous or result in greater costs without immediate action; bring these situations to the immediate attention of the Director of Transportation & Head Mechanic

Assist with all emergency vehicle maintenance situations as required

Protect the confidentiality of district and office records and information unless authorized and directed by their supervisor to provide same when requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act

Perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Director of Transportation & Head Mechanic

Qualifications

High school diploma

At least 1 year bus experience - or - 5 years fleet experience as a mechanic preferred

Knowledge of and ability to perform all necessary large vehicle repairs

Must obtain an IL Commercial Drivers License, passenger and school bus endorsement within 60 days after date of employment

Hourly rate starting at: $24.00

Lake County Schools Consortium