Assistant Mechanic

Assistant Mechanic

The Assistant Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs on the District's school bus, auto, and truck fleet. Responsibilities include oil changes, monthly mechanical and safety inspections, and assisting mechanics with repair work. This position works closely with shop staff to maintain safe and reliable transportation vehicles and may also drive school bus routes as needed.

Essential duties include:

• Perform Class A and B preventative maintenance inspections by checking fluid levels, electrical systems, tires, lubrication, and minor adjustments
• Conduct road tests to ensure buses are in safe operating condition
• Assist mechanics with major mechanical repairs and maintenance
• Clean and perform minor repairs on buses and District vehicles inside and out
• Drive District trucks or vans to pick up parts and complete assignments
• Maintain shop safety and cleanliness by cleaning floors, organizing tools and parts, and maintaining work areas
• Drive bus routes as directed by the Supervisor of Transportation or Transportation Coordinator
• Other duties as assigned

Physical factors include frequent walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions are not eligible.

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information. For inquiries, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.