Diesel Mechanic III

First Student • Philadelphia, PA

7d • $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 a Diesel Mechanic III in Philadelphia, PA- Thompson St. serving Philadelphia School District! Pay Rate: $32.00-$42.00 per hour based on experience Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm As a Diesel Mechanic III 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. Why join First Student as a Diesel Mechanic III? In addition to a health benefits package, 401k with company matching, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we are also proud to offer our technicians: $32.00-$42.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate) ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!) Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm full-time shift 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! About First Student’s Mechanic Position 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: Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions Completing work orders Assisting with mobile emergency services 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 5+ years' 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

Nice To Haves

• Do not have a college degree
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce
• Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs

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
• ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees