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Now Hiring - Start Immediately!

First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic / Maintenance Technician II to join our team dedicated to safely transporting students in those iconic yellow buses. In this role, you\'ll play a critical part in keeping our fleet road-ready and dependable-supporting a safer ride for the children in our community.

Why Join First Student?

In addition to a supportive, safety-first culture and stable full-time work, we proudly offer:

Pay: $28.45/ hr
ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained
(We pay for study materials and exams!)
Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
Paid time off including holidays and vacation
Annual tool & gear allowances - boots and prescription safety glasses
Ongoing, state-of-the-art training programs to support your career growth
PerkSpot discounts on cell phone plans, car purchases, and more!

About the Position:

As a Technician at First Student, your day-to-day work ensures our vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers. You\'ll complete both routine and advanced repairs, handle emergency service calls, and work under moderate supervision. You may also provide mentorship to entry-level technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform maintenance and repairs on vehicles including:
- Brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions
- Electrical components, fluid systems, filters, belts, batteries, and hoses
Conduct preventive maintenance (PMs), DOT inspections, and diagnostic troubleshooting
Maintain detailed service records, complete accurate work orders, and track parts usage
Support emergency roadside service calls when needed
Clean vehicles and maintain the shop environment
Safely move vehicles around the yard or between work areas
Repair and maintain shop tools and equipment
Other duties as assigned by management

What You Bring to the Role:

You might be a perfect fit if you:

Want a job that directly supports your community
Have 3+ of experience working with diesel, gas, electric, or CNG vehicles
Are comfortable using hand tools and diagnostics software
Are a strong problem solver who thrives both independently and on a team
Have a valid driver\'s license and are willing to obtain a CDL (we\'ll help with training!)
Have or are willing to build a personal mechanic tool set
Are eager to grow your skills through ASE testing (we\'ll support you every step of the way!)

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED (preferred)
Vocational or technical training in vehicle repair (preferred)
Class B CDL with passenger endorsement (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
ASE Certifications (preferred, with requirement to begin ASE testing within 1 year)
Experience performing DOT inspections and vehicle safety assessments
Military experience, prior fleet maintenance, or previous bus/large vehicle repair a plus

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Maintenance shop environment with dust, dirt, grease, and various weather exposure
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and work in crouched or prone positions beneath vehicles
This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to DOT drug testing, including cannabis

Get Your Career on the Road with First Student!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds-including those reentering the workforce, without a college degree, or with military experience.

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 - Start Immediately!

Why Join First Student?

In addition to a supportive, safety-first culture and stable full-time work, we proudly offer:

Pay: $28.45/ hr
ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained
(We pay for study materials and exams!)
Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
Paid time off including holidays and vacation
Annual tool & gear allowances - boots and prescription safety glasses
Ongoing, state-of-the-art training programs to support your career growth
PerkSpot discounts on cell phone plans, car purchases, and more!

About the Position:

Key Responsibilities:

Perform maintenance and repairs on vehicles including:
- Brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions
- Electrical components, fluid systems, filters, belts, batteries, and hoses
Conduct preventive maintenance (PMs), DOT inspections, and diagnostic troubleshooting
Maintain detailed service records, complete accurate work orders, and track parts usage
Support emergency roadside service calls when needed
Clean vehicles and maintain the shop environment
Safely move vehicles around the yard or between work areas
Repair and maintain shop tools and equipment
Other duties as assigned by management

What You Bring to the Role:

You might be a perfect fit if you:

Want a job that directly supports your community
Have 3+ of experience working with diesel, gas, electric, or CNG vehicles
Are comfortable using hand tools and diagnostics software
Are a strong problem solver who thrives both independently and on a team
Have a valid driver\'s license and are willing to obtain a CDL (we\'ll help with training!)
Have or are willing to build a personal mechanic tool set
Are eager to grow your skills through ASE testing (we\'ll support you every step of the way!)

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED (preferred)
Vocational or technical training in vehicle repair (preferred)
Class B CDL with passenger endorsement (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
ASE Certifications (preferred, with requirement to begin ASE testing within 1 year)
Experience performing DOT inspections and vehicle safety assessments
Military experience, prior fleet maintenance, or previous bus/large vehicle repair a plus

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Maintenance shop environment with dust, dirt, grease, and various weather exposure
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and work in crouched or prone positions beneath vehicles
This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to DOT drug testing, including cannabis

Get Your Career on the Road with First Student!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds-including those reentering the workforce, without a college degree, or with military experience.

First for a reason:

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- Home to School
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- 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
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- 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

Transit Fleet Mechanic (Gas)

First Student

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Full Time

$28.45/Hr

4201 Tacony Street Philadelphia, PA 19124 United States of America

Now Hiring - Start Immediately! First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic / Maintenance Technician II to join our team dedicated to safely tr...

Posted 2026-03-02

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