First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician I for our shop serving Yonkers Public Schools, Mount Vernon City School District, City School District of New Rochelle, and New York City Public Schools in Yonkers, New York!

Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time second shift, 2:00 PM-10:00 PM
Union: TWU Local 100

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 mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.

While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider-serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily-our focus here in the greater Yonkers area is local. You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.

Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?

Pay Details: Pay is established by the TWU Local 100 union contract.

Hourly Rate: $28.23 per hour - not flat rate.

• Monday-Friday second-shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
• $700 annual tool allowance.
• $200 annual boot allowance.
• $200 safety bonus.
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into maintenance, operational, management, and leadership roles across more than 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Annual allowance for prescription safety glasses.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, appliances, and more through the PerkSpot program.
• Employee Assistance Program: Counseling and support services for personal and work-related matters.
• Union representation through TWU Local 100.

About the Diesel Technician Position

As a Diesel Technician I with First Student, you will perform routine maintenance and basic repair work on school buses, vans, and other fleet vehicles. You will work under direct supervision while developing your technical skills and helping ensure our vehicles remain safe, reliable, and ready to serve students throughout the community.

Diesel Technician Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and safe for our passengers.
• Perform basic maintenance and limited repairs, including replacing light bulbs, fuses, lenses, wiper blades, belts, hoses, and batteries.
• Check fluid levels and change fluids, filters, and lubricants.
• Assist Tech II and Tech III employees with preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Assist with repairs involving brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmission clutches, and other vehicle systems.
• Perform vehicle and equipment repairs under direct supervision.
• Conduct visual inspections and identify potential maintenance or safety concerns.
• Complete work orders accurately, including documenting parts and supplies used.
• Evaluate completed work and obtain approval before vehicles are released.
• Notify supervisors of potentially unsafe equipment and any corrective action taken.
• Move vehicles safely between work and service areas.
• Assist with road calls and mobile emergency repair services when needed.
• Clean vehicles as requested or required.
• Maintain an organized shop and clean work environment.
• Follow all First Student safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Diesel Technician Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and up to one year of automotive or diesel maintenance and repair experience preferred, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
• Basic vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement preferred.
• Ability to obtain a CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement within three months of employment; company-paid training is provided.
• ASE certification preferred.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program within one year of hire.
• Expected to obtain at least one ASE certification within 24 months of hire.
• Possession of a basic mechanic's tool set sufficient to perform assigned duties.
• Comfortable using hand tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and full attendance.
• Commitment to maintaining safe and reliable vehicles for our customers.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a maintenance shop environment with dust, dirt, and grease.
• Ability to work under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in crouched, kneeling, standing, and lying positions.
• Ability to work beneath vehicles while using a mechanic's creeper.

Note: 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 consistent hours, strong union benefits, competitive pay, and unmatched career support.

First Student is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.