Diesel Mechanic

First Student•Cincinnati, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic for our shop serving Cincinnati Public Schools! 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.

Requirements

3 years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
A valid driver’s license
A willingness to obtain a CDL (training provided)
A mechanic’s tool set
Mechanics and technicians are subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee.

Nice To Haves

Want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
Want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing
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
Performing maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel
Using diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work

Benefits

Health benefits package
401k with company matching
Paid vacations
Paid holidays
Tremendous growth opportunities
$25-$28 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
ASE incentive of $.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (training materials and exams paid for)
Monday-Friday 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
Hourly employees are rewarded for every hour worked and can redeem earned points for a variety of prizes, gift certificates, trips or future planning.