Diesel Mechanic - Shoreham & Rocky Point School Districts

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.

Why join First as a Diesel Mechanic? Per union contract, the wage is set at $26.51 for Tech I, $31.77 for Tech II, and $35.98 for Tech III/hour An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain Company-paid ASE testing and training materials Up to $175 boot reimbursement per year Up to $25,000 tool insurance benefit. Ten company-paid holidays 100% Company-paid Medical coverage for Individual plans Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work Tremendous career advancement opportunities Benefits include medical, dental, vision, & 401(k) Paid holidays & vacation Annual allowances for boots, tools, and prescription safety glasses 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 with First Student, you will help maintain and repair 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 vehicle and equipment repair phases, including brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.

Ensure work orders are completed accurately. Assist with mobile emergency services. Diesel Mechanic Qualifications Valid driver’s license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed – We train At least 1 - 5 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 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 .