Diesel Mechanic

First Student•Homer, AK

11d•$27 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician for our shop serving Kenai Peninsula Borough School District! As a Diesel Technician, you will ensure every vehicle runs safely, efficiently, and reliably - keeping our communities moving with confidence. About the Diesel Technician Position As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability. Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying day shift schedules, great pay, and unmatched support. 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. 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

At least 1 years of diesel or automotive maintenance & repair experience or technical school education.
Valid driver’s license required.
Willingness to obtain CDL while employed – Paid company training provided.
Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
Strong computer skills.
Possess a mechanic’s tool set.
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.

Responsibilities

Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
Complete work orders accurately.
Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation time
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!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
Access to earned wages before payday through Chime® MyPay at Work™
Salt® Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards