Area III - Service Technician II - Bus Service Center Operations

Job Responsibilities

The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.

At the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), transportation plays a critical role in student access, safety, and opportunity across the state. Our work ensures that students arrive at school safely, reliably, and ready to learnevery day. SCDE Transportation supports districts statewide through maintenance, safety, fleet management, and training. As a state agency, SCDE offers long-term stability, hands-on experience with a modern fleet, professional development, and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization.

Job Purpose

The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking a skilled and dependable Service Technician II to perform advanced diagnostic, repair, and preventive maintenance work on school buses and fleet vehicles. This position plays a key role in fleet readiness, field service response, and maintaining safe, compliant transportation services for students across South Carolina.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work to keep fleet vehicles service-ready, minimize downtime, and ensure accurate maintenance documentation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and computer-controlled vehicle systems using approved tools, procedures, and diagnostic equipment.
• Respond to road calls and service requests to perform on-site repairs, assess vehicle condition, or coordinate towing and follow-up repairs.
• Repair and maintain engines, transmissions, brake systems, HVAC systems, and related components in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Install and maintain required safety and operational equipment such as warning lights, radios, decals, and accessories to ensure vehicles meet operational standards.
• Complete accurate repair records, maintain parts and service truck inventory, and keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety, environmental, and PPE requirements.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Work experience involving the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment.

Valid driver's license at time of hire.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger, Air Brake, and Tanker endorsements within 120 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to pass required background checks, drug screenings, and USDOT medical examination.

Two (2) or more years of experience in automotive, diesel, or related mechanical repair.

Experience working with fleet, school bus, or commercial vehicle maintenance.

Familiarity with computerized diagnostics systems and electronic vehicle components.

Additional Comments

Working Conditions

Work is performed in shop, field, and outdoor environments with exposure to noise, weather conditions, oil, grease, fumes, and operational hazards. The position requires lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and prolonged standing. Adherence to all safety, environmental, and PPE requirements is mandatory.

Career Growth at SCDE Transportation

SCDE Transportation values hands-on technical experience and supports employee growth through training, certifications, and internal advancement opportunities. Service Technicians may build specialized skills and progress into senior technician, lead, or supervisory roles within a stable statewide transportation operation.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance options for employees and eligible dependents
• Fifteen (15) days annual (vacation) leave per year
• Fifteen (15) days sick leave per year
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation (401k) programs
• Professional development and training opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

The South Carolina Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.