Field Mechanic II - Bus Tech & GPS Diagnostics

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Mechanic II to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair GPS tracking systems, video recording, and other onboard tech on school buses and service vehicles. The role involves maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, and coordinating with staff to minimize downtime.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, some post-secondary electrical repair training, and at least two years of related experience. A valid NC CDL is required to perform essential duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary education in electrical equipment repair is preferred.
• Two years of experience in school bus/auto repair is required.
• Other combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services, identifies, and repairs faults on GPS vehicle tracking components and onboard tech.
• Uses electronic system software to monitor performance and identify faults.
• Performs maintenance, repair, and service work on school buses and service vehicles.
• Troubleshoots and applies corrective measures to provide solutions.
• Tracks equipment inventory using spreadsheets.
• Maintains safety procedures and a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Google Apps

Vehicle repair knowledge

GPS tracking systems

OSHA standards

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Arithmetic

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in electrical equipment repair

Two years of experience in school bus/auto repair

Other combinations of education/training/experience

Tools

GPS tracking systems

Onboard technology diagnostics

Job description

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Mechanic II to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair GPS tracking systems, video recording, and other onboard tech on school buses and service vehicles. The role involves maintaining equipment, ensuring safety, and coordinating with staff to minimize downtime.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, some post-secondary electrical repair training, and at least two years of related experience. A valid NC CDL is required to perform essential duties.