Mechanic (Position Ends 4/30/2027)

Transportation Mechanic

Working Title: Transportation Mechanic

School/Department: PCS Transportation Dept.

Location: 995 Penderlea Hwy, Burgaw NC 28425

Pay Grade: NC State Salary for Transportation Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Director/Transportation Supervisor

Work Week Schedule: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional evenings and weekends

Months/Year: 12

Position Purpose: To ensure to assist in providing safe and efficient transportation for the students in Pender County Schools.

Position Analysis: Transportation mechanic is a vital employee of the Transportation Department. Mechanic must be responsible and never compromise safety.

Minimum Qualification Standards:

• Working knowledge of vehicle operation and maintenance
• Skills to perform manual tasks associated with engine maintenance, tire replacement, fuel dispensing, washing vehicles, etc.
• Ability to physically perform minor repairs
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Some experience and training with vehicle operation, maintenance and repairs are preferred

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent

Certification and License Requirements:

• Must hold or acquire North Carolina School Bus Inspector Certification
• Must hold or acquire North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with, P & S endorsements

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings, weekends)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A two-year degree or equivalent

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance as needed
• Perform monthly inspections for school buses and activity buses
• Lubricate moving parts of vehicle chassis
• Check, add, and replace brakes and steering fluids
• Install air, oil, water and other filters on vehicles
• Replace wiper blades and fan belts
• Rotate, replace and repair truck size tires
• Replace brake linings on Buses and various vehicles
• Drain and clean radiators
• Inspect exterior and interior of vehicles for defects
• Remove minor dents and other body repairs
• Check and repair doors and wheelchairs lifts on buses
• Perform any other duties assigned by Transportation Director and Transportation Supervisor

Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds of material repeatedly on a daily basis
• Must be able to step up & down repeatedly and get in and out of vehicles
• Must be able to access "underneath" School Buses and other vehicles to change oil, grease, and service, etc.
• Ability to work with and around Hazardous Materials such as; Automotive Batteries, Automatic Transmission fluid, Anti-Freeze, etc.

Work Environment: Ability to work in an indoor or outdoor setting, with hot, humid or cold conditions

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time. Version Date(s): 12/2025