Diesel Technician
About The Position
Diesel Technician – Danbury, CT First Student is hiring immediately for a Diesel Technician at our shop serving Danbury Public Schools! As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will play an important role in keeping our school buses safe, reliable, and ready to transport students throughout the Danbury community. If you take pride in your work and want a stable, year-round opportunity where your skills make a difference, we want to hear from you. Our Diesel Technicians maintain and repair school buses to ensure every vehicle is safe and ready for service. You will use your mechanical and diagnostic skills to identify problems, complete repairs, and support the daily operation of the Danbury fleet.
Requirements
- At least one year of automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicle maintenance experience
- A valid driver’s license
- Willing and able to obtain a CDL with company-paid training
- A mechanic’s tool set
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable using computers to complete work orders and access maintenance information
- Interested in expanding your skills through ASE training and certification
- Take pride in performing safe, accurate, and dependable work
- English proficiency
Nice To Haves
- Do not have a college degree
- Have military maintenance experience
- Are returning to the workforce
- Are looking for a stable hourly position instead of flat-rate work
- Want an opportunity to continue learning and advance their career
Responsibilities
- Performing preventive maintenance and safety inspections
- Diagnosing and repairing diesel and automotive systems
- Maintaining and repairing brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmissions, and related components
- Completing work orders accurately and documenting repairs
- Ensuring vehicles meet company and regulatory safety standards
- Assisting with mobile emergency repairs when needed
- Working closely with the maintenance and operations teams to keep the fleet available for service
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- $0.25-per-hour increase for each relevant ASE certification obtained and maintained
- Company-paid ASE training materials and exams
- Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
- Company-paid CDL training
- State-of-the-art training and development programs
- Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, entertainment, and more through PerkSpot
- Opportunities to grow into senior technician, shop leadership, and maintenance management positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
