Mechanic Assistant - Vehicle Maintenance

Mesa USD 4•Mesa, AZ

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

To perform standard service adjustments on district vehicles and to ensure availability of vehicles in safe operating condition. All Transportation employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing, as well as random testing throughout employment. Due to federal safety regulation, this includes marijuana/THC/CBD. Any employee having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Requirements

Two years’ mechanical and diesel experience
Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Ability to operate general shop equipment (i.e. brake drum lathe)
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
Ability to work overtime and to change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours (weekends, night shift, swing shift, holidays)
Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills
Ability to pull, reach, push, bend, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and sit
Regularly climbs ladders, crouches, or reaches into tight spaces (e.g., under vehicles)
Using repetitive hand motions or manual dexterity
Strong reflexes for steering, braking, and maneuvering the vehicle safely
Speaking, hearing, and seeing (with or without correction)
Maintaining focus for extended periods
Uses hand and power tools that require good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Constantly: up to 30 pounds of force
Frequently: up to 30 pounds of force
Occasionally: up to 50-100 pounds of force

Nice To Haves

High School education or equivalent
Valid, or ability to obtain, Arizona CDL license preferred

Responsibilities

Install, repair and maintain tires
Service equipment by changing oil, lubricate moving parts, change filters and make service adjustments
Check vehicles for worn parts; report and repair as appropriate
Steam clean engines and parts
Assist mechanic with equipment repairs
Make service calls for emergency repairs
Report vehicles not conforming to safety standards and perform minor repairs
Keep accurate service records on gas, oil, parts, etc.
Perform required paperwork and recordkeeping in a timely, neat and legible manner
Perform refueling of district vehicles as required; may be required to wash buses and pump gas
Follow safe work procedures and keep shop area maintained and free from hazards
Inspect, diagnose and make minor repairs on district vehicles
Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools