Area II - Service Technician II - Bus Service Center Operations - TBD

Job Responsibilities

The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential. At the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), transportation plays a critical role in student access, safety, and opportunity across the state. Our work ensures that students arrive at school safely, reliably, and ready to learn—every day. SCDE Transportation supports districts statewide through maintenance, safety, fleet management, and training.

Job Purpose

The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking a skilled and dependable Service Technician II to perform advanced diagnostic, repair, and preventive maintenance work on school buses and fleet vehicles. This position plays a key role in fleet readiness, field service response, and maintaining safe, compliant transportation services for students across South Carolina.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure fleet readiness
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work to keep fleet vehicles service-ready, minimize downtime, and ensure accurate maintenance documentation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and computer-controlled vehicle systems using approved tools, procedures, and diagnostic equipment.
• Respond to road calls and service requests to perform on-site repairs, assess vehicle condition, or coordinate towing and follow-up repairs.
• Repair and maintain engines, transmissions, brake systems, HVAC systems, and related components in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Install and maintain required safety and operational equipment such as warning lights, radios, decals, and accessories to ensure vehicles meet operational standards.
• Complete accurate repair records, maintain parts and service truck inventory, and keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety, environmental, and PPE requirements.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Work experience involving the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment.
• Valid driver’s license at time of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger, Air Brake, and Tanker endorsements within 120 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to pass required background checks, drug screenings, and USDOT medical examination.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in automotive, diesel, or related mechanical repair.
• Experience working with fleet, school bus, or commercial vehicle maintenance.
• Familiarity with computerized diagnostics systems and electronic vehicle components.

Career Growth at SCDE Transportation

SCDE Transportation values hands-on technical experience and supports employee growth through training, certifications, and internal advancement opportunities. Service Technicians may build specialized skills and progress into senior technician, lead, or supervisory roles within a stable statewide transportation operation.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance options for employees and eligible dependents
• Fifteen (15) days annual (vacation) leave per year
• Fifteen (15) days sick leave per year
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation (401k) programs
• Professional development and training opportunities

Note

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be notified by letter that the position has been filled.