Mechanic

First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

• $28 - $32 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)

• An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain

• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials

• Monday-Friday, full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities

• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)

• Paid holidays & vacation

• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

• State-of-the-art training programs

• Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!

As a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety. Other major job duties include:

• Assist with preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual DOT maintenance inspections.

• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair including brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.

• Ensure work orders are completed accurately.

• Assist with mobile emergency services.

• Valid driver's license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed - We train!

• At least 1 year of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education

• Possess a mechanic's tool set

• Willingness to participate in ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses provided!

• Subject to a drug test.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request .