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Mechanic III

Onslow County Public Schools
Jacksonville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/31/2050
POSITION TITLE:Mechanic III
REPORTS TO:Director of Transportation
BEGINNING DATE:Open Until Filled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Thorough knowledge of school bus and vehicles operation and maintenance.
  • Thorough knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines and other mechanical components of school buses and service vehicles.
  • Thorough knowledge of the tools and equipment used in vehicular repair shops.
  • Ability to diagnose the causes of improperly operating electrical and generating systems of automotive vehicles and to make necessary repairs.
  • Ability to comprehend and apply North Carolina Inspection Law.
  • Ability to direct work of mechanics.

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

  • Current valid NC Commercial Driver's License with P and S endorsements.
  • High school diploma along with considerable experience with vehicle operation, maintenance and repair and some technical automotive mechanic training are preferred.

 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

 

SALARY: Salary Grade 65

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Schedules and assigns work to be done to other mechanics in the garage.
  • Provides on the job instruction of repair and service practices for mechanics.
  • Participates in the screening, selection and discipline of mechanics.
  • Tests and inspects completed work of other mechanics to assure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Performs a variety of highly skilled automotive repair tasks.
  • Maintains or oversees the maintenance of all or some portion of record keeping and reporting necessary to the transportation programs.
  • Processes material and supply purchases
  • Investigates and reports accidents in which school transportation equipment is involved.
  • Performs NC Department of Motor Vehicles required inspection of buses and other school-owned vehicles.

 

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.

 

Interested individuals are to complete an online application which can be found at www.onslow.k12.nc.us

 

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.

 

EOE

 

 

I have read and understand the requirements for the position of Bus Mechanic III. I am able to perform all essential functions of this position.

 

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