Bus Mechanic

Burke County Schools; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke County Schools in Morganton, NC seeks a skilled School Bus Mechanic to inspect and repair our fleet of 750+ yellow buses and support vehicles. You’ll diagnose, troubleshoot, and rebuild mechanical and electrical components on medium to heavy diesel equipment, with supervisory duties possible for senior roles.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in diesel repair, ASE certifications preferred, and a valid NC Class B CDL with School Bus endorsements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• General knowledge and proven skills in the repair of medium to heavy diesel equipment.
• At least two years of experience in medium to heavy diesel equipment and repair; ASE certifications may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on buses and service trucks.
• Repair and rebuild mechanical and electrical components on medium to heavy diesel buses, trucks, and other equipment.
• Provide guidance and potential supervision to other mechanics and prepare labor/parts/materials reports as needed.

Skills

Diesel repair

Diesel equipment experience

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE certifications (preferred)

NC Class B CDL with School Bus endorsements

Job description

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Job Description

School Bus Mechanic

Mechanics complete 30-day inspections on the district’s fleet of 750+ yellow school buses and other vehicles. They perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on all buses and service trucks. Mechanics also complete routine and complex repairs and rebuild and replace mechanical and electrical components on medium to heavy diesel buses, trucks, and other equipment.

Depending on position level, mechanics may also complete reports for labor, parts, and materials required for inspection, maintenance, and repairs and provide guidance, support, and supervision to other mechanics.

• High school diploma or GED
• General knowledge and proven skills in the repair of medium to heavy diesel equipment
• At least two years of experience* and education in medium to heavy diesel equipment and repair - relevant ASE certifications may substitute for experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus (S and P) endorsements
• Within 90 days to six months from the date of hire date, depending on position level, all mechanics must complete bus inspector training and certification requirements administered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).
• Within 12 months of employment, Master Mechanics only must also complete safety training according to OSHA standards.

*Higher-level mechanic positions may require additional years of experience and additional certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCDPI regulations about school buses and transportation
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification

Bus Mechanic

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Job Details

Job ID: 5984068
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 12, 2026

Job Description

School Bus Mechanic

Mechanics complete 30-day inspections on the district’s fleet of 750+ yellow school buses and other vehicles. They perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on all buses and service trucks. Mechanics also complete routine and complex repairs and rebuild and replace mechanical and electrical components on medium to heavy diesel buses, trucks, and other equipment.

Depending on position level, mechanics may also complete reports for labor, parts, and materials required for inspection, maintenance, and repairs and provide guidance, support, and supervision to other mechanics.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• General knowledge and proven skills in the repair of medium to heavy diesel equipment
• At least two years of experience* and education in medium to heavy diesel equipment and repair - relevant ASE certifications may substitute for experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus (S and P) endorsements
• Within 90 days to six months from the date of hire date, depending on position level, all mechanics must complete bus inspector training and certification requirements administered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).
• Within 12 months of employment, Master Mechanics only must also complete safety training according to OSHA standards.

*Higher-level mechanic positions may require additional years of experience and additional certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCDPI regulations about school buses and transportation
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Daniel Wall , Transportation Director
• Burke County Public School Transportation Department
• Phone: [phone]

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