Automotive Fleet Mechanic

About the role

If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day—because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community. While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider—serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily—our focus is local. You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers
• Repair gas and diesel vehicles
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune‑ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections
• Complete work orders accurately
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience
• Valid driver's license required
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment – company‑paid training provided
• Possession of a mechanic's tool set to complete all assigned duties
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided)
• Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety‑sensitive employee

Skills

• Vehicle diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
• Strong computer skills

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
• Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): counseling and support services for personal and work‑related issues
• Company‑paid ASE testing and training materials
• Company‑paid CDL Class B training and licensing

Pay

• Hourly rate: $33.83 (not flat rate)
• Bonus rate increase of $0.25 for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more)
• $2,500 hiring bonus

Schedule

Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm day shift schedule with consistent, year‑round work.