Part-Time School Bus Mechanic — CDL & On-Call

Watauga; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Watauga County Schools Transportation in Boone, North Carolina is seeking a Part-Time Bus Mechanic to diagnose and repair school buses. The role involves maintaining and servicing fleet vehicles, with on-call requirements for winter conditions and after-hours support.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1–2 years of repair experience, plus a Class B CDL with endorsements or the ability to obtain them shortly after hire. Competitive hourly wage offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 1–2 years of repair/maintenance experience.
• CDL Class B with passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain NC Inspector Certification within 90 days of hire and Class A License with Tanker Endorsement within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses minor and frequent mechanical problems.
• Rotates, aligns, and balances wheels.
• Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts.
• Tests electrical systems and performs repairs as needed.
• Performs general maintenance as required.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems

Vehicle maintenance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Valid CDL B

Job description

Watauga County Schools Transportation in Boone, North Carolina is seeking a Part-Time Bus Mechanic to diagnose and repair school buses. The role involves maintaining and servicing fleet vehicles, with on-call requirements for winter conditions and after-hours support.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1–2 years of repair experience, plus a Class B CDL with endorsements or the ability to obtain them shortly after hire. Competitive hourly wage offered.