Summer Helper - Transportation Dept.

Shop Helper

The Shop Helper assists the transportation department with basic cleaning, organization, and minor maintenance duties in the bus shop. This entry-level position provides support to mechanics and shop staff while helping maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Must be 16 years of age or older.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Assist mechanics with basic shop tasks and daily operations. Clean buses, shop areas and equipment. Assist with seat cover installment, changing/rotating tires, basic oil changes, filling of fluids, and small mechanical jobs on school buses and smaller white fleet.

Licenses, Registrations Or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid driver's license.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Dependable with good attendance
• Willingness to learn basic maintenance and shop procedures
• Basic automotive knowledge preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Basic knowledge of hand tools/ air tools is helpful but not required
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team or independently
• Ability to learn minor preventative maintenance on school buses and white fleet.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report any unsafe working conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Materials And Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Knowledge of lifting and moving equipment in shop
• May operate district vehicles if knowledgeable and qualified.

Reports to: Shop Supervisor and Transportation Director

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.