Lead Diesel Mechanic

First Student•East Orange, NJ

12d•$32•Onsite

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 now hiring a Shop Foreman – Lead Diesel Mechanic in East Orange, NJ serving East Orange-Newark School Districts! $2500 HIRING BONUS!!! First things First: Who are we? Twice the size of our next largest competitor,  First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts. Why join First as a Lead Diesel Mechanic? $32.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate) An additional $0.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain Company-paid ASE testing and training materials Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:00pm full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work Tremendous career advancement opportunities Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k) Paid holidays & vacation 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! As a Lead Diesel Mechanic at First Student, you’ll schedule and perform school bus fleet maintenance on International, Freightliner, & GMC to diagnose and troubleshoot complex problems, and maintain service records.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license required
Willingness to obtain CDL while employed – We train!
At least 5 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education.
Possess a mechanic’s tool set.
Willingness to participate in ASE certification program.
Subject to DOT drug 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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a lead technician, supervisor, or other management role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise technicians in the shop.
Generate work orders and track progress through completion.
Maintain advanced knowledge of all vehicle components to effectively diagnose and perform maintenance and repairs.
Monitor shop operational performance and efficiency and take action to improve as needed.

Benefits

$32.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)
An additional $0.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:00pm full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work
Tremendous career advancement opportunities
Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
Paid holidays & vacation
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!
$2500 HIRING BONUS!!!