Diesel Mechanic II

First Student•Houston, TX

10d•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

First Student is hiring immediately for a Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving KIPP Academy and US Prep! As a Technician at First Student, you play an essential role in keeping students safe as they ride to and from school in our classic yellow buses. Why Join First Student as a Mechanic? Along with a full health benefits package, company-matched 401(k), paid vacations, paid holidays, and strong growth opportunities, we offer: $26.50 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate) ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE certification earned (We pay for all training materials and exam fees!) Monday–Friday, 7 AM – 4 PM schedule Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses State-of-the-art training programs Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through our Perk Spot program About the Mechanic Position Our technicians ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe, reliable, and road-ready. Daily responsibilities include: Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions Using diagnostic tools and troubleshooting issues Completing work orders accurately Assisting with mobile emergency repair services Mechanics/Technicians are designated safety-sensitive employees and subject to DOT drug testing. (DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 prohibits Schedule I drugs, including marijuana.) You May Be a Great Fit If You: Want a role that positively impacts your community Have 2–3 years of experience working with diesel engines Have a valid driver’s license and are willing to obtain a CDL (We pay for your training and licensing!) Have a basic mechanic’s tool set Hold ASE certifications — or are willing to earn them (We cover all training materials and certification costs!) Want to grow your skill set through hands-on training Preferred Backgrounds Include: Experience with diesel engines or heavy equipment Military mechanic experience Existing ASE certifications Those looking for reliable hourly (not flat-rate) work Get your career on the road with First Student — apply today! 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. 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. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence

Requirements

Want a role that positively impacts your community
Have 2–3 years of experience working with diesel engines
Have a valid driver’s license and are willing to obtain a CDL (We pay for your training and licensing!)
Have a basic mechanic’s tool set
Hold ASE certifications — or are willing to earn them (We cover all training materials and certification costs!)
Want to grow your skill set through hands-on training

Nice To Haves

Experience with diesel engines or heavy equipment
Military mechanic experience
Existing ASE certifications
Those looking for reliable hourly (not flat-rate) work

Responsibilities

Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions
Using diagnostic tools and troubleshooting issues
Completing work orders accurately
Assisting with mobile emergency repair services

Benefits

full health benefits package
company-matched 401(k)
paid vacations
paid holidays
$26.50 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE certification earned (We pay for all training materials and exam fees!)
Monday–Friday, 7 AM – 4 PM schedule
Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
State-of-the-art training programs
Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through our Perk Spot program