Transportation- Service Mechanic I (Position# 000912) - Start Date: 11/19/2025)
About The Position
An employee in this class performs semi-skilled duties in the operation, repair and maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportation program. Manuals are provided as resource guides for new assignments, while other tasks are performed based on experience. Minor problems may be resolved, while others may be referred to a supervisor. Errors may be quickly revealed or may be located only by involvement of others. Most errors may be easily remedied and not costly. The employee receives limited supervision and work is occasionally reviewed while in progress. This employee reports directly to the shop foreman.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of school bus and vehicle operation and maintenance.
- Skill to perform manual tasks associated with engine maintenance, tire replacement, fuel dispensing, washing vehicles, etc.
- Skill in operating various machines in repairing vehicles.
- Ability to locate problems.
- Ability to physically perform minor repairs.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Appropriate North Carolina driver's license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles
- Maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
- Be certified as a North Carolina school bus inspector effective August 2011.
Nice To Haves
- Some related experience and training with vehicle operation, maintenance, and repair is preferred.
- Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate possession of the needed knowledge and abilities.
Responsibilities
- Fills fuel tanks on school buses and school owned vehicles.
- Lubricates moving parts of vehicle chassis.
- Checks, adds, and changes engine oil.
- Checks, adds, and replaces brake and steering fluids.
- Installs air and oil filters.
- Replaces wiper blades and fan blades.
- Rotates, replaces and repairs tires.
- Replaces brake linings.
- Cleans, adjusts, and changes spark plugs.
- Drains and cleans radiators.
- Inspects exterior and interior of vehicles for defects.
- Removes minor dents.
- Paints buses and vehicles with spray equipment.
- Tests headlight alignment and makes necessary adjustments
- Cleans carburetors, ignition systems, and electrical components.
- Tests and replaces batteries as needed.
- Checks and repairs doors and lifts.
- Repairs seat belts.
- Repairs broken windows.
- Performs general maintenance as needed
- Weekly cleaning of all work areas
- Assigned monthly rotation to clean restrooms, break room, and carrying out of all waste.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
