Organizational Overview

In 2020, KIPP Eastern North Carolina (KIPP ENC) and KIPP Charlotte took the first steps to begin to merge to form KIPP North Carolina Public Schools (KIPP NC). Starting in July of 2021, KIPP NC will be a network of eight high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools providing an academically rigorous and joyous school experience to more than 3,500 students in grades K-12 in Charlotte, Durham, Gaston, and Halifax. Additionally, KIPP NC will support several thousand alumni on their journey to and through high school, college, and career.   

KIPP NC will build on a rich tradition of academic excellence and relentless fight for social justice present from the founding of both KIPP ENC and KIPP Charlotte. KIPP ENC is the second oldest KIPP region in the nation. In its 20 years of operation, KIPP ENC has been a cornerstone for students and families in rural Gaston and Halifax, operating two primary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Over the past five years, it grew to serve even more students by opening up a middle school in Durham, an urban center in the center part of the state. KIPP Charlotte, which grew out of the strong traditions and academics of KIPP ENC, has supported students and families for the past 13 years, operating one primary school and one middle school in the largest city in North Carolina.

KIPP North Carolina will build upon the successes and experiences of KIPP ENC and KIPP Charlotte to provide inclusive school environments and an educational program that will enable our students to lead full lives and equip graduates to be future leaders and agents of change in North Carolina and beyond. KIPP NC also will continue to engage in direct, anti-racist work, and it will contribute meaningfully to the dismantling of structures of inequality within our organization, schools, and classrooms. KIPP NC will be committed to expanding our efforts to embed anti-racism in all of our activities and engagements within our classrooms and schools, across our organization, and throughout the State of North Carolina. All of this will be in a tireless effort to create classrooms that are homeplaces for our students, places where they feel safe, loved, validated, seen, and heard, places where all their beautiful identities will be affirmed and celebrated, and places where they will learn the academic knowledge and skills needed for college, career, and beyond.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Shop Foreman alongside being accountable to the Director of Transportation and operational leadership. The Transportation Mechanic II will perform complex duties in the operation, repair and maintenance of school buses and other transportation vehicles.  The Transportation Mechanic II is expected to resolve problems of medium difficulty with minimal assistance. The Shop Foreman will assign tasks based on experience. Medium difficulty problems are expected to be resolved, complexed problems are referred to the Shop Foreman. The Transportation Mechanic II receives general supervision and work is observed occasionally while in progress.

Please send resumes, references, and cover letters to [email protected]

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Uphold the mission and vision of KIPP ENC
• Provide a safe, healthy, consistent, positive, caring environment for staff
  • Maintain garage within OSHA safety guidelines
• Diagnose minor and frequently occurring mechanical issues
• Adjust timing mechanism, replaces and sets points and plugs
• Rotate, aligns and balances wheels
• Test electrical systems and make necessary repairs
• Repair carburetors, ignition systems, and electrical components
• Remove, replace and reassemble transmissions, fuel, oil and water pumps
• Remove, replace and reassemble generators and other parts of the engine and suspension system
• Perform general maintenance as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Considerable knowledge of school bus and vehicle operations and maintenance
• Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of internal combustion engines
• Considerable knowledge of the methods of adjusting and repairing electrical and generating systems of school buses
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform manual tasks and physically perform most repairs
• Currently holds a valid Class C commercial driver's license (CDL) with “P” and “S” endorsements 
• Currently holds a valid NC DOT Medical Card

COMPENSATION

This role is commensurate with experience 

About KIPP

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 242 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Non-Discrimination Statement and Policy

KIPP North Carolina does not and shall not discriminate on the race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, source of income, or status as a veteran in any of its activities or operations.