Fuel Truck Driver/Mechanic

Sampson County Schools

Clinton (NC)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sampson County Schools in Clinton, North Carolina is seeking a Fuel Truck Driver/Mechanic to operate a fuel delivery vehicle, fuel school buses, and perform routine maintenance on district vehicles.

The role requires CDЛ B with P, S & T within 90 days, OSHA awareness, and the ability to maintain records. Candidates should be able to lift up to 100 pounds and work under limited stress while ensuring safety for students and staff.

Qualifications

  • High School/Trade School diploma preferred.
  • Must meet citizenship/residency/work visa requirements.
  • Familiarity with OSHA rules for fuel spills and cleanup.

Responsibilities

  • Operate a fuel delivery vehicle and fuel school buses on a route.
  • Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles.
  • Inspect tires and report defects to Bus Maintenance.
  • Maintain fuel inventory records and vehicle totals.
  • Follow safety procedures to ensure safe bus operations.
  • Assist with on-site fueling and off-site fuel outages.

Skills

OSHA awareness
Record keeping
Safety mindset
Interpersonal communication
Motor coordination

Education

High School/Trade School diploma

Tools

CDL B license
North Carolina driver's license

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Fuel Truck Driver/Mechanic Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be aware of and understand pertinent OSHA requirements for fuel spills and clean up procedures
  • Within 90 days of hire date, successfully complete the bus class to acquire CDL B w/ P, S & T
  • Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machineryincluding trucks, hydraulic lifts, etc
  • Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
  • Be able to lift and/or carry weights of 50 to 100 pounds
  • Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey
  • Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures
  • Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately
  • Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment and machinery,
  • Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination
  • Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color
  • Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving
  • Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress
  • Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, materials and equipment used in the repair and knowledge of the operating principles of engines and of the standard mechanical components of engines
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to prepare and maintain simple records
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Under general supervision, performs maintenance and repair work in the School System Transportation
  • Work involves operating a fuel delivery vehicle and fueling vehicles on an assigned route
  • Evaluating the condition of vehicle tires and reporting worn or defective tires to the Bus Maintenance Dept
  • Employee is also responsible for performing minor vehicle sub-assembly
  • Checks and making necessary repairs; performing engine oil and oil filter changes
  • Reports to the Supervisor for fuel truck assignments
  • Completes assigned shop duties
  • Demonstrates a safety mindset at all times; safe buses for students, safe working environment for fellowworkers and monitoring safe movements of school and activity buses while operating on public streets
  • Operates fuel delivery vehicles; load fuel tanker at bulk fuel facility; fuel school and activity buses on scheduled date and time on assigned route; maintain accurate records of dispensed fuel
  • Maintains accurate accounting of truck inventory
  • Performs minor vehicle sub-assembly checks; makes necessary repairs and replacements
  • Performs engine oil changes and oil filter changes; performs chassis lubrication
  • Responds to off-site fuel outages
  • Assist Route and Shop Mechanics with maintenance of vehicles on their assigned routes and in shop
  • Performs other related work as required
  • Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors
  • Language Ability: Requires the ability to prepare work orders, time cards, and vehicle totals; to multiply and divide; and to determine percentages and decimals
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must obtain appropriate North Carolina driver's license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles

Job Details

Job ID: 5809346

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Sampson County Schools

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements
  • High School/Trade School degree preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
  • Wendy Cabral
  • 437 Rowan Rd
  • Clinton, North Carolina 28328
  • Phone: 910-592-1401
  • Email: wcabral@sampson.k12.nc.us
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