Mechanic Assistant - Vehicle Maintenance

Mesa USD 4 • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The Mechanic Assistant performs standard service adjustments on district vehicles and helps ensure vehicles are available and in safe operating condition. The position installs, repairs, and maintains tires; services equipment; assists with repairs; performs minor inspections and repairs; and supports emergency service calls. It also includes refueling vehicles, keeping accurate service records, completing paperwork, and maintaining a safe, orderly work area. Employees may be subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, including testing for marijuana/THC/CBD under federal safety regulations.

Requirements

• Two years of mechanical and diesel experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate general shop equipment, such as a brake drum lathe.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work overtime and change schedules with minimal notice; willingness to work non-regular hours, including weekends, night shifts, swing shifts, and holidays.
• Willingness to pursue educational goals to maintain basic job skills.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including frequent pulling, reaching, pushing, bending, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and sitting; lifting or moving up to 30 pounds constantly and frequently, and 50–100 pounds occasionally.
• High school education or equivalent (listed as preferred).
• Valid Arizona CDL or ability to obtain one (listed as preferred).

Nice To Haves

• High school education or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona CDL or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Install, repair, and maintain tires.
• Service equipment by changing oil, lubricating moving parts, changing filters, and making service adjustments.
• Check vehicles for worn parts and report or repair issues as appropriate.
• Steam clean engines and parts.
• Assist mechanics with equipment repairs.
• Make service calls for emergency repairs.
• Report vehicles that do not conform to safety standards and perform minor repairs.
• Keep accurate service records for gas, oil, parts, and other items.
• Complete required paperwork and recordkeeping in a timely, neat, and legible manner.
• Refuel district vehicles as required and, when needed, wash buses and pump gas.
• Follow safe work procedures and keep the shop area maintained and free from hazards.
• Inspect, diagnose, and make minor repairs on district vehicles.
• Assist other personnel in completing their work activities.
• Perform other related or assigned duties to support the efficient functioning of the work unit and Mesa Public Schools.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Annual performance pay may be available
• New hires may receive 1% of the base hourly rate for each year of verified like experience beyond the requirement, up to ten years.
• New hires may receive 1% of the base hourly rate for an associate degree or higher if the degree is not required for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed