Want to put your mechanical skills to good use? Come work with us as a bus mechanic and keep our yellow buses running in peak condition. We offer great benefits, retirement options, health insurance and more. Plus, you'll love our positive work environment and opportunities for growth.
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Earn $40,248 to $77,376 annually, depending on experience
Up to $2K in attendance bonuses available
Multiple opportunities to grow your career
Retirement
Health Insurance
Paid Leave
Find a place on our bus mechanic team.
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I served in the Marine Corps as an aircraft mechanic, and I wanted to put my experience to good use. I love my job because I'm always learning new things, solving problems, and accomplishing the goal of getting students to and from school in a safe school bus. I've worked for the district for 15 years now, and I am enjoying a fulfilling career with excellent benefits.
When I was thinking about becoming a school bus mechanic almost 30 years ago, my father encouraged me to go for it, saying it would be the best move I could make. I now know he was right. I worked 10 years for another school district before starting with the Wake County Public School System eight years ago, and now I'm a field supervisor. Wake County is a great place to work. I love the flexible work schedule and getting to work outside. And you can't beat the benefits. Very few places still offer a pension. I get job security as well as retirement security.
What you'll love
- Competitive salaries and bonuses
- Great benefits
- Positive team environment
- Opportunities to advance
What it's like
- You'll complete inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting and repairs on the district's fleet of 750+ yellow buses and other vehicles.
- We'll rely on you to rebuild and replace mechanical and electrical components on diesel buses, trucks and other equipment.
- Depending on position, you may also complete reports and provide guidance, support and supervision to your colleagues.
- You'll work in our bus garage in Raleigh and across our nearly 200 school campuses.
What it takes
- High school diploma or GED
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At least two years of experience* working with and repairing medium-to-heavy diesel equipment (relevant education or ASE certifications may be substituted for prior experience).
*Higher level mechanic positions may require additional years of experience and certifications - North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License with School Bus (S and P) endorsements.
- Successful completion of NCDPI Bus Inspector Training and certification is required within six months of hire.
- Master Mechanics must complete OSHA Safety Training within 12 months of hire.
