Diesel Technician/Driver

First Student • Long Lake, MN

80d • $28 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician / Driver for our shop serving Orono in Long Lake, Minnesota! This is a hybrid driver/technician role with a consistent daily schedule. You’ll spend part of your day safely transporting students and the remainder supporting fleet maintenance in the shop—making a direct impact on both safety and operations. At First Student, our team plays a critical role in getting students to and from school safely every day. 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

• 3+ years diesel or automotive experience (or equivalent training)
• Valid driver’s license (CDL B or ability to obtain – training provided)
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Must have basic tool set
• Willingness to obtain ASE certifications
• Subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee.

Nice To Haves

• Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus on assigned AM and PM routes
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on diesel vehicles
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance
• Complete work orders and support shop operations

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $28 – $32 per hour (NOT flat rate)
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
• Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed