Diesel Mechanic I

First Student•King of Prussia, PA

2d•$32 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

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 hiring immediately for a Diesel Mechanic I for our shop serving upper Merion School District in King of Prussia, PA! As a Diesel Mechanic I at First Student, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the children who count on us for a ride to and from school in those classic yellow buses. At First Student, our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They also use their diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work. As a technician at First Student, your day will include the tasks mentioned above and the following: Mechanics and technicians are subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Requirements

You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
You have experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
You have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (don’t worry, we will train you for this!)
You have a mechanic’s tool set
You want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing

Responsibilities

Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions
Completing work orders
Assisting with mobile emergency services

Benefits

health benefits package
401k with company matching
paid vacations
paid holidays
tremendous growth opportunities
$32.00-$42.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
ASE incentives: ($.25 for 1st & 2nd ASE) ($.75 for 3rd & 4th ASE) ($1.00 for 5th, 6th & 7th ASE) (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
Monday-Friday full-time 1st shift (2nd shift as needed)
Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
State-of-the-art training programs
Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!