This is a 8 hour, 260 day per year Mechanic I - Mechanic Helper position with benefits. Anticipated start date is October 1, 2022.

Hours for this position are TBD.

The successful candidate will assist mechanics with minor repairs and preventative maintenance; transport students, as needed and obtain credentials to drive bus and sub routes.

Minimum Qualifications: Mechanic experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Mechanic experience and CDL.

Pursuant to Washington law, you must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 upon hire. Please do not submit proof of vaccination with your application materials.

JOB TITLE: Mechanic Helper

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Mechanic I - MACP

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director (receives lead direction from Head Mechanic)

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist journeyman mechanics and head mechanic in the repair, service and maintenance of buses, vans, cars, other district vehicles, and related equipment.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist journeyman mechanics and head mechanic in the performance of preventative maintenance and service required to keep buses and other district vehicles in a ready state of service.
• Make repairs to buses such as replacing door latches, lights, spark plugs, oil filters, wheel bearings, signal lights, distributors, ignition points, seat repairs, electrical repairs, window/glass repairs, etc.
• Check and change oil; check and fill anti-freeze; repair and mount tires; adjust brakes, lubricate chassis, and other parts and assemblies, as required.
• May wash and clean interiors and exteriors of motorized vehicles and equipment; operate fuel pumps, car wash equipment, steam cleaners, electric and air driven tire changing equipment, vehicle hoist and other general shop equipment.
• Clean work areas and operate motor vehicle equipment, as required.
• Drive school bus as needed for routes or shuttles

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Valid Washington Driver's License, with acceptable driving record.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and certification by the State of Washington as an authorized school bus driver, or ability to obtain required.
• One (1) year experience in a garage or service station, or equivalent experience. Vocational or technical training in transportation mechanics may substitute for work experience.
• Ability to perform physical work both indoors and outdoors to include lifting, walking, standing and bending.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
• Possess tolerance for frequent outside work.
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions of supervisors and cooperate with co-workers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• First aid training and certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Mechanic I - Mechanic Helper

Other special tools or equipment used with this position:

• Mechanic tools
• Steam cleaner
• Other shop equipment

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1319), NealSR@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Lisa Pitsch (425-356-1277), pitschla@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.