Mechanic III

High School Diploma or GED required. Minumum of four years previous mechanical experience. NC School Bus License/CDL required with Tanker, Passenger and School Bus Endorsements. NC School Bus 30-day Inspection license also required. Must be available early morning and after hours if needed. Please apply online by Monday, September 21, 2026.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, employee will perform complex duties in the repair and maintenance of school transportation vehicles, including school buses, activity buses and other fleet vehicles.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform monthly safety inspections of all fleet vehicles, including school and activity buses, as mandated by NCDPI and in accordance with the North Carolina School Transportation Fleet Manual.

Complete scheduled maintenance on time and submit required paperwork to the supervisor daily.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately maintain records as required by state or federal laws and Yancey County Board of Education policies, and adhere to confidentiality requirements of state and federal law.
• Perform repairs and maintenance of school buses and related fleet/equipment, both roadside and onsite.
• Diagnose, repair, and overhaul brakes, electrical systems, fuel systems, transmissions, A/C systems, differentials, and front and rear axle assemblies And DEF system.
• Participate in training onsite and travel for training.
• Perform limited body repairs, including metal work.
• Effectively produce written correspondence across various communication, including cell phone and email.
• Be available for road calls after hours.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace, including the service truck and garage.
• The job requires checking roads for snow and flooding conditions. This can often start at 4:00am.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by related trade school courses.
• Four years repairing automotive, diesel, construction, or specialized equipment.
• Ability to obtain a valid North Carolina commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A with endorsements (N-tanker, P-passenger, S-school bus).
• Ability to obtain North Carolina School Bus Inspection Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain a valid DOT medical certificate.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Class A CDL with endorsements (N-tanker, P-passenger, S-school bus).
• Valid DOT medical certification.
• Diesel certification degree from a technical college.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Commercial driver license (CDL) holders and applicants must meet the medical qualifications set by the N.C. General Statute Medical Qualifications Standards Applicable to Commercial Drivers.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

• Ability to work with diverse individuals and/or groups.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

• Must be able to converse and collaborate with others, not just having the ability to assign or follow tasks.
• Must be adaptable to performing in stressful and emergency situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: Heavy – Exert force 50–100 lbs., frequently, and up to 50 lbs., constantly; or a significant amount of force to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and move objects.

Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities.

Environmental Conditions: Varies from indoor exposure to outside weather conditions. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.