Diesel Mechanic III

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First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First Student is hiring immediately for a Diesel Mechanic III for our shop in Lawnside, N.J. As a Technician at First Student, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the children who count on us for a ride to and from school in those classic yellow buses.

Why join First as a Mechanic?

• $34.00 per hour (NOT flat rate)
• ASE incentive of $0.75/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
• Monday-Friday full-time shift (5:00 am-1:30 pm) and (8:30 am-5:00 pm)
• 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!

About First Student's Mechanic Position

At First Student, our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They also use their diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work. As a technician at First Student, your day will include the tasks mentioned above and the following:

• Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drive trains, & transmissions
• Completing work orders
• Assisting with mobile emergency services

Mechanics and technicians are subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:

• You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
• You have 5 years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
• You have a valid driver's license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (don't worry, we will train you for this!)
• You have a mechanic's tool set
• You want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing

For our Mechanic roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce
• Are looking for hourly (not flat rate) jobs

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 available on request.

Location:

Lawnside, NJ. Salary: $65,000-$85,000 annually. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at First Student by 2x.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  School and Employee Bus Services