About this role
Date Posted August 3, 2026
Position (554.600)
Mechanic II - Transportation Department Permanent / full-time / 12-months / benefit eligible
Position Available August 10, 2026
Reports To Transportation Coordinator
Salary FLSA: Non-Exempt
Mechanic II - Grade 63T ($2,923.14 - $4,880.14), plus local supplement The salary for this position is based upon the successful applicant's years of service in the NC State Retirement System in the same or similar position. Experience outside of this system is not recognized for pay purposes. For current Lincoln County School employees, this position will be paid according to the current Lincoln County Schools' pay scale.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years' experience in vehicle maintenance or two years technical training in the automotive/diesel field, with emphasis on school bus transportation preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Commercial Driver's License with P and S endorsements
• Ability to acquire skill in the performance of increasingly complex duties relating to the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment
• Mental aptitude to execute proper paperwork associated with the state maintenance program, including basic understanding of computer technology
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects
Responsibilities
• Diagnosing mechanical repair needs for school buses with emphasis on heavy duty diesel chassis and components
• Reparations of basic operations of steering systems, transmissions, differentials, fuel delivery systems, electrical components, and electronic management systems for engines and transmissions
• Respond to road breakdowns and make necessary repairs to have bus returned to service in a timely manner
• Perform 30-day inspections on all assigned buses, as required by DPI
• Perform required preventative maintenance on assigned buses, as required by DPI
• Maintain records of all work completed, including time and accurate charging of parts and supplies
• Other duties as assigned
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Application Process All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please visit the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and APPLICANT TRACKING PORTAL to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below. Jason Cranford, Transportation Coordinator Lincoln County Schools Phone: (704) 732-2261 Email: [email protected]