Diesel Mechanic - Hammonton And Surrounding School Districts

Location 835 Watsontown, New Freedom Rd., Berlin, New Jersey 08009 US

Phone Number (856) 753-0222

Categories Mechanics/Technicians

Req ID JR1297 Diesel Mechanic

• Hammonton and surrounding school districts (Open)

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving Cherry Hill and Hammonton school districts!

Now offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus!*

Why join First as a Diesel Mechanic?

• The wage is $30 - $32.50 per hour and is based on previous experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)

• An additional $.40 per hour for each S-series ASE certification you possess or obtain

• $2,500 sign-on bonus*

• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials

• Monday-Friday 9:00 am

• 5:30 pm shift, full-time shift schedule, and consistent, year-round work

• Shift may be adjusted based on contract needs

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)

• Paid holidays & vacation

• Ten company-paid holidays

• Annual allowances for boots ($175) and prescription safety glasses ($250 every other year)

• State-of-the-art training programs

• Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!

About the Diesel Mechanic Position

As a diesel mechanic at First, you would perform routine maintenance and repairs on International CE bus Maxx F

orce 7, Cummins 6.7, GM 3500 6.0L gas engine Allison transmission-equipped school buses for Hammonton, Waterford, Cherry Hill, Vorhees, Lindenwold, and Lenape Regional School Districts.

• Lead 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.

Diesel Mechanic Qualifications

• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement required (or expected within 3 months of hire) - We train!

• ASE Certification preferred. Must participate in ASE testing program within 1 year (expected to have 3 ASE within 12 months of hire)

• 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 a drug test.

Get your career on the road with First Student!

• Conditions apply. Offer expires 3/31/2024

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.