Diesel Technician III

Pay: $30 per hour

At First Student, our Technicians are responsible for keeping our vehicles maintained, reliable, and safe for the students and communities we serve.

As a Technician III, you will perform advanced diagnostic, maintenance, and repair work on buses, vans, and other fleet vehicles with minimal supervision. This is a hands-on position for an experienced automotive or diesel technician who can independently troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, lead preventative maintenance work, and support less-experienced technicians when needed.

Why Join First Student?

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive pay of $30 per hour

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities due to our strong presence across North America

• A positive and rewarding work environment

• Opportunities to expand your technical skills and earn ASE certifications

• The ability to work independently on a wide range of automotive and diesel systems

Your Responsibilities

As a Technician III, you will:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and vehicle equipment issues with minimal supervision

• Perform repairs to brakes, engines, suspensions, drivetrains, transmissions, clutches, and related systems

• Complete routine maintenance, including replacing belts, hoses, batteries, bulbs, fuses, filters, fluids, and other components

• Lead preventative maintenance services, safety inspections, and annual vehicle inspections

• Use computerized diagnostic equipment and manufacturer software to identify mechanical defects

• Remove, overhaul, repair, and reinstall mechanical components

• Complete road calls and emergency repairs as needed

• Review completed work before vehicles are returned to service

• Identify unsafe equipment and communicate required corrective action to management

• Accurately complete work orders and document all repairs, parts, and supplies used

• Maintain parts usage records and order parts from approved suppliers

• Safely move vehicles between parking, service, and work areas

• Repair and maintain shop tools and equipment

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment

• Mentor or provide informal guidance to Technician I and Technician II employees

• Serve as a Shift Foreman when assigned

• Perform other duties as required

What We Are Looking For

• Approximately five years of automotive or diesel repair experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

• Advanced mechanical and diagnostic ability

• Experience completing repairs independently with minimal supervision

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred

• Valid driver's license

• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement, or the ability to obtain one within three months of hire

• State vehicle inspection license where required

• ASE certifications preferred

• Ability to participate in the company's ASE testing program and obtain six ASE certifications within six months of hire

• Knowledge of state DOT motor vehicle inspection and safety standards

• Ability to use computerized diagnostic equipment and maintenance systems

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer service skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team

• Reliable and predictable attendance

• Personal mechanic tool inventory sufficient to complete assigned repairs

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position works in a maintenance shop environment that may include dust, dirt, grease, noise, and changing weather conditions.

Technicians must be able to:

• Lift at least 50 pounds

• Work in crouched, kneeling, standing, and lying positions

• Work underneath vehicles using a mechanic's creeper

• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Safely operate vehicles, tools, and maintenance equipment

This position is subject to applicable DOT drug testing and physical requirements.

In the state of Washington, this position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis testing.

First Student's commitment to safety, dependable transportation, and putting our customers first creates a working environment where your skills directly support the communities we serve. Apply today and help us keep our fleet safe and on the road.

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce. 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 and is an equal opportunity employer. By supporting an inclusive culture, we help create opportunities for continued growth and success for all.

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.