Fuel Truck Driver​/Mechanic

Starting Date: Immediately

Fuel Truck Driver/Mechanic Job Description

• Must be aware of and understand pertinent OSHA requirements for fuel spills and clean up procedures
• Within 90 days of hire date, successfully complete the bus class to acquire CDL B w/ P, S & T
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including trucks, hydraulic lifts, etc
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Be able to lift and/or carry weights of 50 to 100 pounds
• Interpersonal Communication:
  Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey
• Verbal Aptitude:
  Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures
• Motor Coordination:
  Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately
• Manual Dexterity:
  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment and machinery,
• Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination
• Color Discrimination:
  Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color
• Interpersonal Temperament:
  Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving
• Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress
• Knowledge of the standard practices, tools, materials and equipment used in the repair and knowledge of the operating principles of engines and of the standard mechanical components of engines
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to prepare and maintain simple records
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

• Under general supervision, performs maintenance and repair work in the School System Transportation
• Work involves operating a fuel delivery vehicle and fueling vehicles on an assigned route
• Evaluating the condition of vehicle tires and reporting worn or defective tires to the Bus Maintenance Dept
• Employee is also responsible for performing minor vehicle sub-assembly
• Checks and making necessary repairs; performing engine oil and oil filter changes
• Reports to the Supervisor for fuel truck assignments
• Completes assigned shop duties
• Demonstrates a safety mindset at all times; safe buses for students, safe working environment for fellow workers and monitoring safe movements of school and activity buses while operating on public streets
• Operates fuel delivery vehicles; load fuel tanker at bulk fuel facility; fuel school and activity buses on scheduled date and time on assigned route; maintain accurate records of dispensed fuel
• Maintains accurate accounting of truck inventory
• Performs minor vehicle sub-assembly checks; makes necessary repairs and replacements
• Performs engine oil changes and oil filter changes; performs chassis lubrication
• Responds to off-site fuel outages
• Assist Route and Shop Mechanics with maintenance of vehicles on their assigned routes and in shop
• Performs other related work as required
• Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors
• Language Ability:
  Requires the ability to prepare work orders, time cards, and vehicle totals; to multiply and divide; and to determine percentages and decimals

Must obtain appropriate North Carolina driver's license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles

Job : 5809346

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Sampson County Schools Central Office - Clinton, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs , and Sampson County Schools

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Transportation

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Wendy Cabral
• 437 Rowan Rd
• Clinton, North Carolina 28328
• Phone:
• Email: wcabral.nc.us