Mechanic II

Mechanic II Granville County Schools GCPS Transportation Dept. - Oxford, North Carolina. Open in Google Maps. Job Details Job ID: 5673527 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Transportation Mechanic II Job Summary: 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. Terms of Employment: 12 months, with salary to be determined by Local Salary Schedule. (Grade 63) Duties and Responsibilities Diagnoses minor and frequently occurring mechanical problems. Adjusts timing mechanism, replaces and sets points and plugs, and refaces valves. Installs shock absorbers. Rotates, aligns, and balances wheels. Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts. Test 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. All other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of school bus and vehicles 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. Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate possession of the needed knowledge and abilities. Physical Requirements Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry up to and over 100 pounds. Must be able to occasionally push or pull up to and over 100 pounds. Must be able to occasionally perform the following: climbing, crawling, work while standing on ladders, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, stooping, fine manipulation, bending, handling, balancing, and reaching. Must be able to repetitively use both hands. Must be able to sit, stand, walk and drive as needed. Special Requirements Appropriate North Carolina driver’s license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Kevin Ferrell, Director of Transportation Central Office Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $17.63 to $25.83 Per Hour Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation #J-18808-Ljbffr