Transportation
Welcome to the Sweetwater County School District #1
Transportation Department.
Sweetwater County School District #1
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Sweetwater County School District #1 (SCSD#1) is looking to fill a full-time, 12-month mechanic position
to be part of a great team of professionals.
SCSD#1 is looking for the following qualifications, however, further training will be provided:
- Mechanic experience
- Basic knowledge of diesel engines, and diesel after treatment
- Basic knowledge of gas engine
- Basic knowledge of Allison transmission’s
- Basic knowledge of air brake systems and air operated components
- Basic knowledge of heavy-duty truck suspensions
- Basic 12 volt electrical trouble shooting skills
- Must have own tools, specialty tools will be provided
- Knowledge of Cummins Insite or equivalent i.e. JPro, Cat ET, Detroit ect.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance
- Ability to obtain Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements (at SCSD#1 expense)
- Weekend on-call rotation (Usually once a month)
- Basic computer skills (further training on systems used will be provided)
- Ability to work as a team member
- Promotes high standards of safety and good housekeeping in all work areas
- Problem solving skills
- Communication skills
- Able to work with last minute schedule/duty change
Other Functions:
- Drive school bus routes as required
- Perform minor maintenance and repair to Transportation building and yard
- Respond to downed school buses during morning and afternoon routes
- Assist with after hour call-outs due to emergency situations
Benefits:
- Overtime
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Great retirement benefits
- Sick days
- Vacation days (After 6 Months)
- Personal days (After 6 Months)
- Stable position
- Very little travel required ( Wamsutter-Farson )
- Training opportunities
- Reasonable hours
- Starting salary $27.89 per hour, more with experience
- ASE Testing Opportunities with pay increase
To apply:
- Go to the District’s website at sweetwater1.org
- Click on Careers
- Click on External Applicants login
- Click Start to begin process
- Apply for Auto/Bus Mechanic