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Now Hiring: Shop Foreman - Lead Diesel Mechanic

Location: Serving CREC Schools

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Compensation: The hourly wage of $36.58 is set per union contract.

First Things First: Who We Are

Twice the size of our closest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation provider in North America. Every day, we move 5 million students-more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With unmatched safety performance, highly trained teams, and a national footprint supporting over 1,100 school districts, we are the industry benchmark.

Why Join First Student as a Shop Foreman / Lead Diesel Mechanic?

The hourly wage of $36.58 is set per union contract
Additional $0.25/hour for each ASE certification held or earned
Company-paid ASE testing, training materials, and certification participation
Monday-Friday, 11:00-19:00 schedule with year-round stability
Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Paid holidays and paid vacation
Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
Industry-leading training and OEM support
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through PerkSpot
Clear advancement pathways into Maintenance Manager and higher technical leadership roles

What You\'ll Do

As the Shop Foreman / Lead Fleet Technician, you\'ll oversee maintenance operations for a mixed fleet of vehicles ranging from vans to large school buses. This role combines hands-on advanced mechanical work with leadership, shop oversight, and compliance responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Supervising, supporting, and mentoring all technician levels
Assigning and reviewing work orders, tracking completion, and ensuring productivity targets are met
Performing advanced diagnostics and repairs on engines, emissions systems, electrical systems, HVAC, brakes, hydraulics, and transmissions
Conducting quality control inspections and ensuring repairs meet DOT, OSHA, state, federal, and company safety standards
Planning and scheduling preventive maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly)
Communicating unit availability with dispatch, operations, and maintenance leadership
Monitoring shop inventory and approving routine purchases
Assisting with budget forecasting and repair trend analysis
Participating in shop safety meetings, fleet walks, and compliance audits
Leading performance reviews, corrective coaching, onboarding, and-when required-hiring or separation decisions
Fueling oversight and occasional facility support
Completing special projects and performing hands-on repairs as needed

Qualifications

Valid driver\'s license required
Ability and willingness to obtain a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement (training available)
Minimum 5 years diesel or automotive repair experience, OR relevant technical certification with experience
At least one year in a lead, supervisory, or similar role
Advanced mechanical aptitude with experience in complex diagnostics and repair
Ability to read, interpret, and use computerized diagnostics and repair software
Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and customer service skills
Mechanic tool set required
Willingness to participate in ASE certification and advancement program

This is a safety-sensitive position under federal DOT regulations. Per federal law, Schedule I substances including marijuana are not permitted.

Ready to Lead?

If you\'re looking for a stable, skilled trade leadership opportunity with long-term growth and a culture built around safety and teamwork, this is the role to move your career forward.

**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.

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 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: Shop Foreman - Lead Diesel Mechanic

Location: Serving CREC Schools

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Compensation: The hourly wage of $36.58 is set per union contract.

First Things First: Who We Are

Twice the size of our closest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation provider in North America. Every day, we move 5 million students-more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With unmatched safety performance, highly trained teams, and a national footprint supporting over 1,100 school districts, we are the industry benchmark.

Why Join First Student as a Shop Foreman / Lead Diesel Mechanic?

The hourly wage of $36.58 is set per union contract
Additional $0.25/hour for each ASE certification held or earned
Company-paid ASE testing, training materials, and certification participation
Monday-Friday, 11:00-19:00 schedule with year-round stability
Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Paid holidays and paid vacation
Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
Industry-leading training and OEM support
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through PerkSpot
Clear advancement pathways into Maintenance Manager and higher technical leadership roles

What You\'ll Do

Key responsibilities include:

Supervising, supporting, and mentoring all technician levels
Assigning and reviewing work orders, tracking completion, and ensuring productivity targets are met
Performing advanced diagnostics and repairs on engines, emissions systems, electrical systems, HVAC, brakes, hydraulics, and transmissions
Conducting quality control inspections and ensuring repairs meet DOT, OSHA, state, federal, and company safety standards
Planning and scheduling preventive maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly)
Communicating unit availability with dispatch, operations, and maintenance leadership
Monitoring shop inventory and approving routine purchases
Assisting with budget forecasting and repair trend analysis
Participating in shop safety meetings, fleet walks, and compliance audits
Leading performance reviews, corrective coaching, onboarding, and-when required-hiring or separation decisions
Fueling oversight and occasional facility support
Completing special projects and performing hands-on repairs as needed

Qualifications

Valid driver\'s license required
Ability and willingness to obtain a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement (training available)
Minimum 5 years diesel or automotive repair experience, OR relevant technical certification with experience
At least one year in a lead, supervisory, or similar role
Advanced mechanical aptitude with experience in complex diagnostics and repair
Ability to read, interpret, and use computerized diagnostics and repair software
Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and customer service skills
Mechanic tool set required
Willingness to participate in ASE certification and advancement program

This is a safety-sensitive position under federal DOT regulations. Per federal law, Schedule I substances including marijuana are not permitted.

Ready to Lead?

If you\'re looking for a stable, skilled trade leadership opportunity with long-term growth and a culture built around safety and teamwork, this is the role to move your career forward.

Apply today to join our team!

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
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  Practices, processes & technology
- Driver Training
  Comprehensive programs for drivers
- First Serves®
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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

Shop Foreman / Tech In-Charge

First Student

E Hartford, Connecticut, US

Full Time

$36.58/Hr

68 Alna Lane E Hartford, CT 06108 United States of America

Now Hiring: Shop Foreman - Lead Diesel Mechanic Location: Serving CREC Schools Schedule: Monday-Friday | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Compensation: The hourly w...

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