WBL / Early Careers -Diesel Mechanic - *High School Students Only Job at Palmer Bus Financial Management Inc, Waseca, MN

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  • Palmer Bus Financial Management Inc
  • Waseca, MN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Kickstart Your Career in Diesel Mechanics

Are you a high school student with a passion for hands-on work and an interest in automotive technology? Join our Early Careers – Work-Based Learning program and take the driver's seat in your future!

As a student mechanic, you’ll gain real-world experience maintaining and inspecting school buses and fleet vehicles under the guidance of seasoned professionals. This is your chance to roll up your sleeves, learn essential skills, and explore a future in the transportation and diesel industry—right from your hometown.

What You’ll Do

Vehicle Inspections:

  • Assist with daily inspections of buses and company vehicles
  • Spot potential issues and report them to experienced technicians

Basic Repairs & Maintenance:

  • Help perform oil changes, brake checks, tire rotations, and more
  • Support scheduled maintenance tasks and learn proper procedures

Tool & Shop Care:

  • Clean and care for tools and equipment
  • Report any broken or unsafe tools to your mentor

Safety First:

  • Follow all shop safety procedures
  • Attend safety training and follow proper PPE guidelines

Teamwork & Learning:

  • Shadow senior techs and learn by doing
  • Work alongside a supportive team focused on safety, quality, and growth

Professional Growth:

  • Attend hands-on training and skill-building workshops
  • Get exposure to modern tools, diagnostic equipment, and new technologies

What You Bring

  • Enrolled in high school (Work-Based Learning credit or internship preferred)
  • Eager to learn with an interest in diesel or automotive systems
  • A strong work ethic and a knack for working with your hands
  • Detail-oriented with good communication skills
  • Able to follow instructions and take initiative
  • Committed to safety and doing the job right
  • Why It Matters

At Palmer Bus Service, safety is everything—and that starts in the shop. Our early careers program helps shape the next generation of mechanics while keeping our communities moving. If you're curious, motivated, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you.

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. (must be 18 years of age or older and posess a CDL)
  • Wear protective / safety gear as required.
  • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

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