Diesel Mechanic

First Student•McMinnville, OR

23d•$31 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic for their shop serving Willamina, McMinnville, Dayton, and Amity School Districts. As a Technician 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. 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

3 or more years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
A valid driver’s license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (training provided)
A mechanic’s tool set
Willingness to grow, learn, and develop skillset through ASE testing

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

$2,500 Sign On Bonus
Health benefits package
401k with company matching
Paid vacations
Paid holidays
Tremendous growth opportunities
$31 - $32 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (training materials and exams paid for)
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!