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Performs all non-safety critical functions of school bus repair, assists mechanics as necessary.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours first shift

Payrate: $20/hr

Major Responsibilities

Perform servicing tasks cleaning of filters.
Replaces bulbs.
Lubricates equipment.
Removes wheels and tires.
Changes fluids in buses.
Any other maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Repairs floors , seat backs, and coverings
Replace mirrors and some exterior panels
Add and remove decals

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

High School degree or equivalent

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

Must be 18 years of age or older
Possess a small set of hand tools, increasing as training progresses
Ability to learn and perfect maintenance skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Maintenance Shop environment
Physical ability to work in the trade
Ability to lift up to 65 pounds

Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts management\'s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management\'s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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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Performs all non-safety critical functions of school bus repair, assists mechanics as necessary.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours first shift

Payrate: $20/hr

Major Responsibilities

Perform servicing tasks cleaning of filters.
Replaces bulbs.
Lubricates equipment.
Removes wheels and tires.
Changes fluids in buses.
Any other maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Repairs floors , seat backs, and coverings
Replace mirrors and some exterior panels
Add and remove decals

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

High School degree or equivalent

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

Must be 18 years of age or older
Possess a small set of hand tools, increasing as training progresses
Ability to learn and perfect maintenance skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Maintenance Shop environment
Physical ability to work in the trade
Ability to lift up to 65 pounds

First for a reason:

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- Special Needs Transportation
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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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  Practices, processes & technology
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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 Assistant

First Student

Troy, Michigan, US

Full Time

$20/Hr

120 Hart Drive Troy, MI 48098 United States of America

Performs all non-safety critical functions of school bus repair, assists mechanics as necessary. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours first shift ...

Posted 2026-03-18

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