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Diesel Technician - New Hampshire Seacoast

Districts Served: SAU 90, SAU 21, and SAU 50
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 5:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Pay: $34.00-$36.00 per hour, set according to the union contract
Experience Required: At least five years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience

First Student is now hiring an experienced Diesel Technician for our shop serving SAU 90, SAU 21, and SAU 50 in New Hampshire!

If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day-because behind every bus is a skilled technician who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families throughout the community.

While First Student is North America\'s leading school transportation provider, our focus here is local. You\'ll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, high-quality workmanship, and community connection.

Why Join First as a Diesel Technician?

$34.00-$36.00 per hour, with wages set according to the union contract
Monday-Friday day-shift schedule from 5:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Consistent, year-round, full-time work
Additional hourly increases available for qualifying ASE School Bus Series certifications, up to $2.00 more per hour
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
Annual tool allowance
Annual allowance for boots and prescription safety glasses
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid holidays and vacation time
Career advancement opportunities into maintenance, operations, management, and leadership roles across the United States and Canada
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through PerkSpot
Employee Assistance Program offering support for personal and work-related concerns

About the Diesel Technician Position

As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will maintain and repair school buses to help ensure the safety and reliability of our fleet.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure buses and other fleet vehicles are properly maintained and safe for passengers
Diagnose and complete all phases of vehicle maintenance and repair
Repair and inspect braking systems
Complete engine tune-ups and repairs
Service suspensions, drivetrains, transmissions, and clutches
Perform preventive maintenance services, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and performance-related concerns
Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately
Assist with emergency road-service repairs when needed
Follow all company, state, federal, and DOT safety requirements

Diesel Technician Qualifications

At least five years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience
Formal diesel or automotive technical-school education may be considered as part of the candidate\'s overall experience
Strong vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Experience performing preventive maintenance and major mechanical repairs
Valid driver\'s license required
CDL Class B or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment; company-paid training is provided
Possession of a mechanic\'s tool set sufficient to complete assigned duties
Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program
Strong computer and maintenance-documentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This position is 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.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student. Make an impact in your community while enjoying a consistent day-shift schedule, competitive union wages, year-round work, and the support needed to continue growing your career.

Apply today to join our team!

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 Student is 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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