TRANSPORTATION MECHANIC II

Young World Physical Education; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education seeks a Transportation Mechanic II to join their team in New Bern, North Carolina. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicles related to the school transportation program. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and 3-5 years of experience.

Responsibilities include performing inspections, maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers a chance to impact the safety and efficiency of school transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of transportation experience.
• Safety Inspection Certification by State of North Carolina.
• NC School Bus Inspection Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of school buses.
• Diagnose malfunctions in vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct N.C. Motor Vehicle Inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle operation

Manual repair skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Specialized power tools

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title

Transportation Mechanic II

Reports To

Director of Transportation

Term of Employment

12 Months

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Salary Grade

65

Nature of Work

An employee in this class performs complex duties in the operation, repair and maintenance of the vehicles in the school transportation program. Most work is performed based on prior experience. The employee is expected to resolve problems of medium difficulty with little assistance while others may be referred to a supervisor. Most errors may be expected to be resolved by the employee. The employee receives general supervision and work is occasionally reviewed while in progress.

Under general supervision, performs journeyman work in the maintenance and repair of school buses and other automotive equipment of the School System Transportation Department. Work involves identifying, diagnosing, and repairing malfunctions in transportation vehicles and equipment, testing equipment for compliance with safety standards, and operating specialized power tools to recondition complete sub‑assemblies. The employee is also responsible for checking lighting and wiring mechanisms for proper function; performing engine and other sub‑assembly checks; and performing N.C. Motor Vehicle Inspections on all motor vehicles. Reports to the Mechanic III‑Shop Foreman.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or higher is required.
• Prior transportation experience of minimum 3‑5 years.
• Safety Inspection Certification issued by the State of North Carolina.
• NC School Bus Inspection Certification.
• NC Class A Driver’s License: with “P,” “S,” and “N” endorsements.

Illustrative Examples

• Diagnoses minor and frequently occurring mechanical problems.
• Adjusts timing mechanism, replaces and sets points and plugs, and refaces valves.
• Rotates, aligns, and balances wheels.
• Installs shock absorbers.
• Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts.
• Tests electrical systems and makes necessary repairs.
• Repairs carburetors, ignition systems, and electrical components.
• Checks and repairs doors and lifts.
• Removes, replaces and reassembles transmissions; clutches; fuel, oil, and water pumps; generators and other parts of the engine and suspension system.
• Performs general maintenance as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of school bus and vehicle operation and maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of 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.
• Ability to physically perform most repairs.

Required Training and Experience

• Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate possession of the needed knowledge and abilities.
• Appropriate North Carolina driver’s license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to perform mechanical or skilled trades functions on a variety of equipment, operate motor vehicles, and visually inspect work for accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to work standards.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Disclaimer

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. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

**By submitting your application you are indicating that you have read the above position description of the job for which you are being recommended. In addition, you are indicating that you are aware of the essential duties of the position and that you can perform the essential functions of the job. You agree to perform each of the duties identified on this job description and understand that failure to perform any of the duties may lead to reprimand up to and including dismissal by the Craven County Schools Board of Education.

*In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.