Require Mechanic in Illinois
Posted 2025-03-15
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
Job title: Mechanic
Company: School District U-46
Job description:
- To provide the safest mode of transportation for the students of School District U-46 through the highest level of maintenance and repair standards.
- Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repair/parts replacement and diagnostics on district vehicles including the following systems & their components; electrical, air conditioning, brakes, glass, engine maintenance and overhaul, transmissions, exhaust, tires, suspension, and drivetrain to ensure the safest possible transportation for students and staff.
- Assist with body and structural work as needed.
- Complete all categories/levels of preventative maintenance, as well as IDOT mandated brake inspections.
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely repair & maintenance records on a consistent basis.
- Follow all departmental procedures related to shop operations.
- Maintain vehicle compliance utilizing the Illinois Department of Transportation and federal standards.
- Maintain the highest level of work performance and complete repairs as assigned, while upholding high safety standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized shop area.
- Maintain an appropriate set of personal job-related tools.
- Safely operate the district tow truck(s) while performing road calls.
- Obey all traffic laws and department guidelines when operating district owned vehicles.
- Assist with snow removal when assigned.
- Work independently while contributing to a positive and professional team effort.
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Auto/Diesel/industrial vocational trade school preferred.
- Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.
- Four (4) years fleet maintenance and repair experience on medium/heavy-duty vehicles preferred.
- Ability to multitask.
- Knowledge of diesel and gasoline vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- Knowledge of State and Federal mandated requirements regarding the repair and maintenance of school buses.
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean MVR, and be able to obtain a
- Class A license with airbrake endorsement within 6 months of employment.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Required to do repetitive bending, kneeling, and lifting (at least 50 lbs.) with proper technique, during the course of the normal work day.
- Work safely while climbing and/or standing on ladders.
- Must work safely in varying weather conditions.
- This is a 12 -month position.
- Salary and benefits agreed upon per District U-46 Transportation. Union and the School District U-46 Board of Education.
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Expected salary:
Location: Illinois