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First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic for our shop serving Medford School District!

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?

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

$25.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, 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!

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, drivetrains, & 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 3 or more 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

Get your career on the road with First Student!

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.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

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 at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

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First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic for our shop serving Medford School District!

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?

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

$25.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, 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!

About First Student\'s Mechanic Position

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

You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:

You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
You have 3 or more 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

Get your career on the road with First Student!

First for a reason:

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- Alternative Transportation
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  À la carte services
- Charter Bus & Van Rental
  After school, field trips & events
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Electrification
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Programs & Services
- Home-to-School
  Full-service student transportation
- Special Needs Transportation
  Service, training & support
- Alternative Transportation
  Non-yellow bus services
- Non-Contract Services
  À la carte services
- Charter Bus & Van Rental
  After school, field trips & events
Technology
- HALO™
  Our proprietary technology platform
- First View®
  Vehicle tracking – districts & parents
Electrification
- Electric Buses
  Sustainable fleet solutions
- First Charge™
  Above-ground charging infrastructure
Safety & Training
- Safety Culture
  Practices, processes & technology
- Driver Training
  Comprehensive programs for drivers
- First Serves®
  Student support training program
- Safety Dog
  Our safety ambassador mascot
About
- About First Student
  The leader in student transportation
- Leadership
  Meet our team
- Newsroom
  Media kit, news & stats
- Press Releases
  Recent happenings & developments
- Investor Relations
  Financials & investor relations events
Contact
- Partner with Us
  Improve your student experience
- Contact Us
  Connect with us
- Submit an RFP
  Request a competitive proposal
- Provide Feedback
  Community feedback portal
- Mergers & Acquisitions
  Our step-by-step process

Diesel Mechanic

First Student

Medford, Oregon, US

Full Time

$25.50/Hr

813 Mason Way, Unit 2 Medford, OR 97501 United States of America

First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic for our shop serving Medford School District! As a Technician at First Student, you will play an in...

Posted 2026-06-22

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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.

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