Diesel Mechanic

First Student

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 includes 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 Mechanic for our shop serving McClean County. 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.

In addition to a health benefits package, 401k with company matching, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we offer:

• $25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat‑rate)
• ASE incentive of $0.25 / hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for training materials and exams)
• Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. full‑time shift
• 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

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. Your day will include:

• Maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drive trains, and 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 want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
• You have 1+ 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 (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

• Candidates who do not have a college degree
• Military veterans
• Those returning to the workforce
• Those 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.