Mechanic II

Onslow County Public Schools; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County Public Schools Transportation in Jacksonville, North Carolina, seeks a Transportation Mechanic II to maintain and repair school buses and other district vehicles. The role reports to the Transportation Director and is open until filled.

The position requires 3–5 years of automotive maintenance experience, strong diesel engine repair knowledge, and the ability to follow detailed instructions. Employment is 12 months with a Salary Grade 63.EOE.

Qualifications

• Experience with school bus and vehicle operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of diesel engine repair.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses minor and common mechanical problems.
• Adjusts timing mechanisms and replacement of plugs/valves.
• Rotates, aligns, and balances wheels.
• Installs shock absorbers and suspension components.
• Repairs and replaces damaged body parts.
• Tests electrical systems and repairs as needed.
• Repairs Diesel injection systems and ignition components.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance as required by NC standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diesel and gasoline engines

Electrical systems repair

Tire replacement

Instruction following

Job description

Mechanic II

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Job Details

Job ID: 5555201

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 25, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Transportation Mechanic II REPORTS TO: Transportation Director BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Considerable knowledge of school bus and vehicles operation and maintenance
• Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of Diesel and Gasoline internal combustion engines
• Considerable knowledge of the methods of adjusting and repairing the electrical and generating systems of automotive equipment
• Skill to perform manual tasks associated with engine maintenance, tire replacement, and vehicle body repair
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate of the knowledge and abilities needed for this position.
• 3-5 years experience in automotive maintenance
• Considerable knowledge in diesel engine repair

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

SALARY:Salary Grade 63

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnoses minor and frequently occurring mechanical problems.
• Adjusts timing mechanism, replaces and sets plugs, valves, injection system.
• Rotates, aligns, and balances wheels.
• Installs shock absorbers, springs, and other suspension components
• Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts.
• Tests electrical systems and makes necessary repairs.
• Repairs carburetors, ignition systems, Diesel injection systems and electrical components.
• Performs monthly inspections on equipment assigned that meet N.C. standards
• Removes, replaces and reassembles transmissions; clutches; fuel, oil, and water pumps; generators and other parts of the engine and suspension system.
• Performs general preventive maintenance as needed.Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform most repairs.
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (40-50 pounds), stand, walk, run, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and climb ladders, for extended periods of time.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.

EOE

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Industrial Mechanics

Contact Information

• CJ Korenek
• 200 Broadhurst Road
• Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540-3551
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]