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.
Job Title: Service Employee
Location: Manchester, CT
School District: Manchester Public Schools
Pay Rate: $27.23 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Employment Type: Union Position (CBA Applies)
The Service Employee maintains and fuels all school buses, activity, and commercial buses in conjunction with First Student's Maintenance Department. This position dispenses fuel, checks oil, maintains accurate stick and meter readings, stocks required supplies and equipment, and coordinates the flow of buses to ensure safe operation. Performs light maintenance as necessary to buildings and grounds.
As a Service Employee, your major responsibilities will be to:
Open the gates to the lot and check bus parking areas to ensure all buses can be dispatched in a timely manner; reposition buses that may impede traffic in the yard
Maintain accurate records and complete Bulk Fuel Receiving Reports, Fuel Variance Reports, Closing Month-End Reports, and Meter Calibration Reports
Notify the Location Manager or designee when fuel delivery is required and ensure accurate stick readings are taken before and after delivery
Check and fill oil, antifreeze, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, windshield washer fluid, and inspect belts on buses being fueled
Perform light interior and exterior maintenance on buses as required
Perform other duties or directives as assigned by management
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Knowledge of bus or vehicle maintenance preferred
Ability and willingness to learn maintenance-related skills
Ability to work outdoors and perform physical job duties
Subject to DOT drug testing and physical
DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
Hourly wage: $27.23/hr is set per union contract
Union position governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off and paid holidays
Company-paid life insurance
Annual boot allowance
Employee discounts through PerkSpot
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.
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.