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Maintenance Technician

Palmer Bus Service
Shakopee, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Job TypeFull-timeDescription

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of basic vehicle maintenance on school buses and other company vehicles. Updating invemtory and ordering system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

  • Apply lubricants to the moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear and ensure optimal engine performance.
  • Lubricate wheel bearings to prevent excessive tire wear.
  • Perform engine cleaning to prevent rust formation.
  • Replace cabin, fuel, air and oil filters as required.
  • Perform tire rotations to ensure even tire wear.
  • Test tire pressure and add air as needed.
  • Inspect fleet vehicles for oil leaks.
  • Inspect fleet vehicles for additional service issues
  • Assist with mechanic as needed.
  • Ensure all shop equipment is maintained and in good operating condition.
  • Keep shop clean and organized.
  • Keep mechanic updated on repairs and maintenance.
  • Bus washing and maintaining the grounds are going to be key functions for the role.
  • Maintain building and grounds
  • Monitor and clean fleet vehicles

Other Functions

  • Be able to input shop orders into computer
  • Be able to use computer with efficiency and competency
  • Be able to use company software with inventory of shop parts and supplies
  • Attend meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the maintenance department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

  • Basic technical knowledge acquired through education or work experience.
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License with passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements. Must maintain once acquired
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

  • Able to perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks.
  • Able to adhere to all safety practices.

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

  • Be reliable and capable of following work directions.
  • Basic diagnostic skills to identify service requirements.
  • Be attentive to detail.
  • Display tact and courtesy, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
  • Able to communicate with diverse groups.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

  • Usually work indoors. May occasionally repair buses on the road.
  • Sometimes work with hazardous equipment, tools, situations, and conditions.
  • Wear a company issued uniform.
  • Work inside various types of buses. Often test drive them before, during, and after repairs.
  • Wear protective / safety gear as required.
  • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Salary Description20

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • No weekends

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Shakopee, MN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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