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Mechanic (Diesel) JobID: 16322

+ Position Type:

Transportation/ Mechanic

+ Date Posted:

11/6/2025

+ Location:

Transportation

+ Date Available:

12/01/2025

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING

DIESEL MECHANIC

Are you ready to start your career at an outstanding organization that offers a secure, stable work environment; provides employees with an excellent, fully comprehensive benefits package including a pension plan AND a 403B with district matching funds; has opportunities for advancement; offers tuition reimbursement and training; and provides a supportive and fun work environment? If this sounds like you, then we invite you to join the excellent staff at Eden Prairie Schools today. Are you currently enrolled in a vocational diesel program and looking for a part time role? This opportunity for on the job training while you're in school is a great jump-starter for your career.

While here you will work with the best in the field maintaining transportation vehicles and district equipment; making necessary repairs according to code or maintenance schedules so that vehicles and equipment are available and operate safely, effectively and efficiently. Although your primary job will be as a diesel mechanic, the district will also train you to become a back-up bus driver to help fill in, on occasion, should the need arise.

POSITION:

Mechanic - Diesel

LOCATION:

Transportation

RATE OF PAY:

$35.84

EDUCATION /CERTIFICATION:

Please review the attached job description to see more details about this position.

+ High school graduate or equivalent

+ Bus drivers training

+ CDL Within first 3 months of employment required

+ Vocational technical graduate in truck repair/mechanics required

EXPERIENCE:

+ Three years mechanical truck repair experience

+ Five years good driving record

+ Supervisory experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

Please see attached job description for more details about this position.

+ Knowledge of mechanical truck repair

+ Knowledge of bus and driver’s safety

+ Knowledge of E.P.A. guidelines

+ Knowledge of district discipline policy

+ Demonstrated mechanical and bus driving skills

+ Demonstrated written and verbal skills

+ Ability to work well with students, district staff, and community

+ Ability to comprehend technical manuals

+ Ability to drive safely despite noise, distractions, and interruptions while in traffic and within a time frame

+ Ability to repair a variety of equipment within a deadline despite constant interruptions

+ Ability to supervise and manage others

+ Candidates currently enrolled in a vocational/technical diesel or automotive program may be considered for a part-time mechanic position.

HOURS PER DAY:

8

START & ENDING TIME:

9:30 AM to 6:00 PM

WORKING DAYS PER YEAR:

260

TESTING REQUIRED:

To be determined

BENEFITS:

+ Medical/hospital coverage for single or family with generous contributions by the district

+ Excellent dental coverage for single or family, at no cost to the employee

+ Long-term disability insurance

+ Workers Compensation coverage

+ Life Insurance

+ Retirement plan (PERA)

+ 403B tax-deferred savings plan with district match

+ Paid sick leave

+ Paid disaster leave

+ Paid personal leave

+ Paid holidays (12)

+ Paid vacation days

+ Tuition Reimbursement

APPLICATION REVIEW TO BEGIN: Please submit your application right away as application review will begin immediately.

This position will remain open for 30 days or until filled; however, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by the review date which begins November 12 , 2025.

PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON ABOVE TO BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS: www.edenpr.org

EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Attachment(s):

+ Mechanic_11.6.2025 (1).pdf (https://www.applitrack.com/edenpr/onlineapp/1BrowseFile.aspx?id=339415)