- First Student
- Gouverneur, NY
- 02-22-2024
Job Description
As a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair International, Thomas, Blue Bird, Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety while guiding lower-level technicians. Other major job duties include:
- Perform preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual DOT maintenance inspections.
- Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair, including brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
- Ensure work orders are completed accurately.
- Assist with mobile emergency services.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license is required; willingness to obtain CDL while employed – We train!
- At least 3 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education
- Possess a mechanic’s tool set
- Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses are provided!
- 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.
Benefits
- $24 - $28 per hour. Wage is set per union contract.
- An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
- $5,000 sign-on bonus!
- Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
- Monday-Friday 5:30 am - 2:00 pm full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work
- Tremendous career advancement opportunities
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
- Up to $25,000 tool insurance benefit.
- Paid holidays & vacation
- Ten company-paid holidays
- Annual allowances for boots ($175) and prescription safety glasses ($200 every other year)
- State-of-the-art training programs
- Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!
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.