First Student Inc Nashua , NH 03060
Posted 2 weeks ago
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.
First Student is now hiring an Automotive or Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving Nashua, Litchfield & Hudson School Districts!
Why join First as an Automotive or Diesel Mechanic?
The wage of $30 - $35 is based on previous experience and qualifications.
An additional $.20 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
$5,000 sign-on bonus*
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
Monday-Friday 9:00 am
Tremendous career advancement opportunities
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, & 401(k) with company matching up to 6%
The company pays 80% of the cost of medical insurance premiums
Paid holidays & vacation
10 company-paid holidays
5 Paid sick days per year
Annual allowances for boots ($200), tools ($250), prescription safety glasses, and company-paid uniforms
State-of-the-art training programs
Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!
About the Automotive or Diesel Mechanic Position
As a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair Type-A, Type-C, and Type-D among gas-powered school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety while guiding lower-level technicians. Other major job duties include:
Lead 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.
Automotive or Diesel Technician Qualifications
At least 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!
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.
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