Mechanic Assistant - Transportation

Mechanic Assistant - Transportation

Lees Summit R-7 School District Transportation – Lees Summit, Missouri

Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lees Summit R-7 School District

Job : 5479029

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 19, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

244 days/year

8 hours/day

The job of Mechanic Assistant was established for the purpose(s) of providing mechanic services with specific responsibility for performing assigned repairs and preventive maintenance; assisting mechanics; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site.

This job reports to Mechanic/Shop Supervisor.

• Adjusts parts, components, systems (e.g. computerized systems, carburetors, valves, pistons, rings, bearings, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the fitness and proper operation of all vehicles.
• Assists other mechanics and/or assistant mechanics as needed for the purpose of completing difficult tasks and responding to coworker requests.
• Attends department in-service and safety meetings for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle.
• Fuels assigned vehicles for the purpose of ensuring the vehicle is available for service.
• Inspects assigned vehicles (buses, trucks, tractors, vans and other district vehicles) (e.g. brake system, oil levels, coolant, tire pressure, wiper blades, fan belts, exterior and interior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicle is in a safe operating condition.
• Maintain all equipment for the purpose of snow removal.
• Maintains tools, equipment and/or shop area for the purpose of ensuring the availability of tools and equipment, and safety within the workspace.
• Performs minor body work (e.g. front ends, fenders, upholstery, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the appearance and safe operation of the vehicles.
• Performs road tests on all vehicles/school buses for the purpose of ensuring that vehicles are in safe operating order.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance program (e.g. oil change, tire rotation, changing tires, brake check, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicles in a safe operating condition and meeting mandated requirements.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair and maintenance logs, parts lists, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and meeting mandated requirements.
• Repairs assigned vehicle system components (e.g. engines, differential, clutch, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating school buses and/or district vehicles; operating tools/equipment used in maintenance of vehicles; keyboarding and basic computer use; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is…