Fleet Mechanic I (REPOST)

Young World Physical Education; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Horry County Schools Transportation in Conway, South Carolina seeks a Fleet Mechanic I to maintain and repair school buses and fleet vehicles, including diesel and gas engines. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and keep detailed service records.

A CDL or ability to obtain one within four months is required, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance. The position is full-time, with a 246-day term, and requires physical ability to lift up to 70 pounds,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid South Carolina driver's license with CDL or ability to obtain CDL within four months.
• Evaluate, diagnose and repair routine maintenance problems and report major issues to supervisor.
• Maintain records of all services and repairs.
• Must obtain/maintain qualifications for school bus inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled mechanical duties in maintenance and repair of school bus and fleet vehicles.
• Have working knowledge of engines (diesel and gas), transmissions and brakes.
• Keep records of all services and repairs.
• Practice safety and preventive maintenance in all work.
• Perform repairs on small engines, lawnmowers, generators and tractors.
• Respond to service calls to determine problem severity and perform repairs.

Skills

CDL license

Record keeping

Diagnostics

Safety procedures

Maintenance & repair

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Fleet Mechanic I (REPOST)

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This job is also posted in CERRA-SC

Job Details

Job ID: 5876365
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 07, 2026 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title

Fleet Mechanic I

Supervisor

Fleet Mechanic II

Terms of Employment

246 days

Job Summary

Perform skilled mechanical duties in the maintenance and repair of school bus (diesel and gas) and fleet vehicles.

Essential Duties

• Have a working knowledge of engines (diesel and gas), service requirements, transmissions and brakes.
• Keep records of all services and repairs.
• Practices safety, good housekeeping and preventive maintenance in all work.
• Perform various types of equipment repairs to include but not limited to; small engines, lawnmowers, generators and tractors.
• Subject to special assignments as designated by supervisor.

Other Duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of Support Personnel.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required)

• High School Diploma required.
• VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE with CDL or ABILITY TO OBTAIN CDL within four months.
• Evaluate, diagnose and repair routine maintenance failure problems (overhauls) and report major problems to supervisor.
• As directed, responds to service calls to determine the severity of the problem and makes required repairs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain necessary qualifications for the inspection requirements of school bus and other vehicles.
• Must be able to assemble and maintain proper records that document maintenance and repairs performed.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl.

Additional physical requirements include the following:

• Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 70 pounds;
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
• Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry.
• Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Grade

Support Staff Scale 106

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Career and Technical Education > Industrial Mechanics

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Valerie McNeill
• 335 Four Mile Road
• Conway, South Carolina 29526
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]