Diesel Mechanic

About the role

As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you'll help maintain and repair our fleet of school buses to ensure they remain safe, reliable, and ready to transport students every day.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance (PMs), annual inspections, and safety inspections.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, brakes, suspensions, steering systems, drive trains, transmissions, clutches, electrical systems, and other vehicle components.
• Ensure all vehicles meet company, state, and federal safety standards.
• Complete work orders accurately and efficiently.
• Aid with mobile road calls and emergency repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Work collaboratively with fellow technicians and location leadership to maximize fleet availability.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of technical school education and hands-on experience.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL Class B, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire (company-paid training provided).
• Must possess a mechanic's tool set to perform assigned duties.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and pay incentives provided).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Competitive hourly pay: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
• Bonus pay increase for each ASE School Bus Series certification earned and maintained (up to an additional $2.00 per hour)
• Monday-Friday schedule with consistent, year-round employment
• Company-paid ASE testing and study materials
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid $10,000 life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Career advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada
• Annual boot allowance
• Annual prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee discounts on vehicles, cell phone plans, travel, entertainment, and more through PerkSpot
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for personal and work-related needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $10,000 life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Employee discounts on vehicles, cell phone plans, travel, entertainment, and more through PerkSpot
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for personal and work-related needs

Pay

$29.00 - $33.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications - not flat rate)

Schedule

Monday-Friday | 5:30 AM - 2:30 PM