Mechanic II

Young World Physical Education; United States; On-site; USD 36,716; Full time

Job summary

A public education institution in Lumberton, North Carolina, is seeking a Mechanic II. The role includes identifying malfunctions, testing equipment, and providing instruction to less experienced mechanics. Candidates should have a high school diploma, four years of automotive repair experience, and strong knowledge of mechanical systems. This is a full-time position with a monthly salary of $3,290.75, and applicants must supply their own hand tools.

Qualifications

• Four years’ experience in repair and maintenance of automotive equipment.
• Technical training in automotive equipment is preferred.
• General knowledge of the operation of school buses.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and diagnoses complex malfunctions.
• Repairs and replaces differentials and drive shafts.
• Operates specialized power tools to recondition motor assemblies.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical components

Ability to perform manual labor

Familiarity with diesel engines

Experience with automotive equipment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Mechanic II

Public Schools of Robeson County Transportation Department – Lumberton, North Carolina

Job ID: 4515379

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 21, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Date: October 21, 2025

Position: Mechanic II

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Salary (Grade 63): $3,290.75 Monthly – Starting Salary

Deadline for Receiving Applications: Until Filled

General Duties

• Identifies and diagnoses complex malfunctions.
• Tests repaired and replaced equipment for companies to standards.
• Repairs and replaces brake drums.
• Operates specialized power tools to recondition complete motor assemblies.
• Repairs and replaces differentials, drive shafts, front end, and steering mechanisms.
• Checks lighting and wiring mechanism to insure proper functioning.
• Repairs, adjusts or replaces starters, generators, and transmissions.
• Performs North Carolina Motor Vehicles Inspections of buses and other school vehicles.
• Provides instruction to lower level mechanics in repair and maintenance practices.
• Informs supervisor of parts to be needed.
• Any duties and responsibilities assigned by the Shop Foreman or Assistant Director.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma. Four years’ experience in repair and maintenance of automotive equipment. Technical training in automotive equipment preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation principles of diesel engines, and all other mechanical components of school buses and service vehicles.
• Considerable knowledge of the types and uses of tools and equipment commonly found in automotive repair shops.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods of adjusting and repairing the electrical wiring and generating systems of automotive equipment.
• Ability to comprehend and apply North Carolina Inspection Law.
• Physical strength and ability sufficient to move relatively heavy objects and to perform manual labor for considerable periods of time.
• Must supply all hand tools necessary to perform duties.
• General knowledge of School System Transportation Department organization and operational policies and procedures.
• General knowledge of NC Department of Transportation computer network.
• Ability to prepare and maintain vehicle service records.
• Ability to prepare annual inventory and cost record report.
• Ability to understand or apply laws, regulations, and policies to the maintenance of financial records.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations, including popular computer‑driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.

Position Type

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $3,290.75 Per Month