Mechanic

Company: First Student
Location: Pine Bush
Posted on: September 27, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary: Diesel Mechanic Position
Diesel Mechanic needed to maintain and repair fleet of school buses, ensuring vehicle readiness and safety, with opportunities for career advancement and competitive compensation.

Job Description
At First Student, we pride ourselves on safely transporting millions of students and passengers daily. Our team of 60,000+ employees is at the forefront of safety and innovation, creating and implementing advanced training and technology.

We are currently hiring a Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving Pine Bush School District.

Why this role?

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• $26 - $28 / hour based on experience and qualifications
  
• Additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification
  
• $2,500 sign-on bonus*
  
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
  
• Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM full-time shift schedule
  
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities
  
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
  
• Up to $175 boot reimbursement per year
  
• Up to $25,000 tool insurance benefit
  
• Paid holidays & vacation
  
• Annual allowances for boots & prescription safety glasses
  
• State-of-the-art training programs
  
• Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more
  
  
  About the Diesel Mechanic Position
  As a Diesel Mechanic, you will help maintain and repair our fleet of school buses, ensuring vehicle readiness and safety. Key responsibilities include:
  
  
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  • Lead preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and annual DOT maintenance inspections
    
  • Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair
    
  • Ensure work orders are completed accurately
    
  • Assist with mobile emergency services
    
    
    Diesel Technician Qualifications
    
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    • Valid driver's license required; willingness to obtain CDL B while employed
      
    • At least 3 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education
      
    • Possess a mechanic's tool set
      
    • Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program
      
    • Subject to DOT drug testing and physical
      
      
      About First Student
      First Student is a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting millions of students and passengers daily. Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II.

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