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 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 / hour is set per the Union contract.
- 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 5 : 30 pm full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work.
- 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
- A valid driver’s license is required; willingness to obtain CDL within 90 days while employed We train!
- 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!
- conditions apply; offer expires 5 / 31 / 2024