Diesel Mechanic

First StudentMcMinnville, OR
$31 - $32Onsite

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!
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