Fleet Mechanic I

First Student•Shoreham, NY

About The Position

First for a reason: 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. First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic for our shop serving Shoreham, NY! 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. Why join First as a Mechanic? In addition to a health benefits package, 401k with company matching, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we are also proud to offer our technicians: The wage is set at $28.31 per hour, per union contract $0.25/ASE per hour for each relevant ASE Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm or 8:00 - 5:00 pm 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! About First Student’s Mechanic Position 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

You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
Experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
You have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (don’t worry, we will train you for this!)
You have a mechanic’s tool set
You want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing