Fleet Technician

About the role

This is an entry-level fleet maintenance position supporting the inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance of our buses, vans, and other fleet vehicles. The Fleet Technician I helps keep vehicles safe, reliable, and ready for service by performing routine maintenance and basic repairs under direct supervision. You will assist more experienced technicians with preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and larger repairs while developing your technical skills through hands-on experience, CDL training, and ASE certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs including replacing light bulbs, fuses, lenses, wiper blades, belts, hoses, and batteries
• Check and maintain vehicle fluid levels, change fluids and filters, and lubricate components
• Assist Technician II and Technician III employees with preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections
• Assist with mechanical repairs involving brakes, suspension, drivetrains, transmission clutches, and other vehicle systems
• Diagnose and complete basic vehicle and equipment repairs under direct supervision
• Inspect completed work and obtain approval when required before vehicles are returned to service
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation of parts and supplies used
• Identify potentially unsafe equipment and notify maintenance leadership of concerns and corrective actions
• Move vehicles safely between work areas
• Assist with road calls and emergency service when needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment
• Clean vehicles when requested or required
• Follow First Student safety standards, policies, procedures, and applicable DOT requirements
• Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Vocational or technical training in automotive or vehicle repair preferred
• 0–1 years of automotive, diesel, fleet, or related mechanical repair experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Comfortable using hand tools and basic shop equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain an organized and clean work environment
• Reliable and predictable attendance
• Basic mechanic hand tools sufficient to perform job requirements

CDL & ASE Development

• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement is highly preferred
• Employees are generally expected to obtain the required CDL within 3 months of hire, subject to approved exceptions from Maintenance Leadership
• ASE certification is preferred
• Employees are expected to participate in the ASE testing program within the first year
• Employees are expected to obtain at least one ASE certification within 24 months of hire

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on maintenance position performed primarily in a fleet maintenance shop environment. Employees must be able to:

• Work in environments that may include dust, dirt, grease, noise, and changing temperatures
• Work under varying weather conditions
• Lift at least 50 pounds
• Bend, kneel, crouch, and work underneath vehicles
• Work while lying on a mechanic’s creeper beneath vehicle equipment
• Safely use hand tools, shop equipment, and vehicle maintenance equipment
• Move throughout the shop and vehicle work areas as needed

Pay

$28.64 per hour