Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of basic vehicle maintenance on school buses and other company vehicles. This role also involves updating the inventory and ordering system. The technician will apply lubricants to moving parts, lubricate wheel bearings, perform engine cleaning, replace filters, and rotate tires. They will also inspect fleet vehicles for leaks and other service issues, assist mechanics, maintain shop equipment, and keep the shop clean and organized. Key functions include bus washing, maintaining the grounds, monitoring and cleaning fleet vehicles, and inputting shop orders into the computer system. The position requires basic technical knowledge, the ability to obtain a valid Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with specific endorsements, and knowledge of safety practices. Skills include performing basic vehicle maintenance, adhering to safety practices, reliability, basic diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.
Requirements
- Basic technical knowledge acquired through education or work experience.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements. Must maintain once acquired.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Able to perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks.
- Able to adhere to all safety practices.
- Be reliable and capable of following work directions.
- Basic diagnostic skills to identify service requirements.
- Be attentive to detail.
- Display tact and courtesy, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Able to communicate with diverse groups.
Responsibilities
- Apply lubricants to the moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear and ensure optimal engine performance.
- Lubricate wheel bearings to prevent excessive tire wear.
- Perform engine cleaning to prevent rust formation.
- Replace cabin, fuel, air and oil filters as required.
- Perform tire rotations to ensure even tire wear.
- Test tire pressure and add air as needed.
- Inspect fleet vehicles for oil leaks.
- Inspect fleet vehicles for additional service issues.
- Assist with mechanic as needed.
- Ensure all shop equipment is maintained and in good operating condition.
- Keep shop clean and organized.
- Keep mechanic updated on repairs and maintenance.
- Bus washing and maintaining the grounds are going to be key functions for the role.
- Maintain building and grounds.
- Monitor and clean fleet vehicles.
- Be able to input shop orders into computer.
- Be able to use computer with efficiency and competency.
- Be able to use company software with inventory of shop parts and supplies.
- Attend meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the maintenance department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
