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Now Hiring: Diesel Mechanic

Location: Harvey, LA-Jefferson Parish 1037 Peters Rd.

Pay Rate: $29-$35/hour based on experience

At First Student, At First Student, your work keeps the students of our community safe on the road. If you want steady, year-round diesel work with strong pay and real opportunities to advance, this is a shop that invests in you!

If you\'re organized, dependable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to join a stable, industry-leading organization.

What We Offer

Competitive pay: $29-$35/hour based on experience
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
Bonus pay incentives for each ASE School Bus Series test passed (up to $2/hour extra)
Excellent benefits package including medical and dental and 401(k) with company match
Opportunities for over-time!
CDL Training Provided - CDL B or higher required; if you don\'t have one, we train and certify you
Paid holidays and two weeks of paid vacation-Accumulates over time
Ongoing training through our state-of-the-art online system
Career advancement opportunities
Annual boot, and prescription safety glasses allowances
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the Perk Spot program

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair diesel engines, brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions
Complete inspections and work orders accurately
Support mobile emergency repairs as needed
Train toward ASE certifications

Qualifications

2-3 years of diesel mechanic experience
Valid driver\'s license: willing to earn a CDL (training provided)
Your own tool set to perform all mechanical work
A commitment to quality, safety-first work

Preferred:

Diesel engine experience
ASE certifications

Apply today to become part of a team that values safety, dependability, and professionalism.

At First Student, our commitment to safety, dependability, and customer care creates an environment where you can thrive. With more than 120,000 employees across North America, we offer stability, growth, and exceptional training.

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, 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 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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Now Hiring: Diesel Mechanic

Location: Harvey, LA-Jefferson Parish 1037 Peters Rd.

Pay Rate: $29-$35/hour based on experience

If you\'re organized, dependable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to join a stable, industry-leading organization.

What We Offer

Competitive pay: $29-$35/hour based on experience
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
Bonus pay incentives for each ASE School Bus Series test passed (up to $2/hour extra)
Excellent benefits package including medical and dental and 401(k) with company match
Opportunities for over-time!
CDL Training Provided - CDL B or higher required; if you don\'t have one, we train and certify you
Paid holidays and two weeks of paid vacation-Accumulates over time
Ongoing training through our state-of-the-art online system
Career advancement opportunities
Annual boot, and prescription safety glasses allowances
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the Perk Spot program

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair diesel engines, brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions
Complete inspections and work orders accurately
Support mobile emergency repairs as needed
Train toward ASE certifications

Qualifications

2-3 years of diesel mechanic experience
Valid driver\'s license: willing to earn a CDL (training provided)
Your own tool set to perform all mechanical work
A commitment to quality, safety-first work

Preferred:

Diesel engine experience
ASE certifications

Apply today to become part of a team that values safety, dependability, and professionalism.

First for a reason:

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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

Harvey, Louisiana, US

Full Time

$29 - $35/Hr

1037 Peters Rd. Harvey, LA 70058 United States of America

Now Hiring: Diesel MechanicLocation: Harvey, LA-Jefferson Parish 1037 Peters Rd. Pay Rate: $29-$35/hour based on experience At First Student, At Firs...

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