Service Employee

First Student•Hamden, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At First Student, our Service Employees and Lot Attendants play an important role in keeping our buses fueled, maintained, organized, and ready for service. Working alongside the Maintenance and Operations teams, this position helps ensure our fleet can be dispatched safely and on time each day. The Service Employee / Lot Attendant fuels and services school buses and other fleet vehicles in coordination with the First Student Maintenance Department. This position dispenses fuel, checks vehicle fluids, maintains accurate fuel records, stocks necessary supplies, and coordinates the movement of buses throughout the yard. The Service Employee also performs light maintenance on buses, buildings, and grounds as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Willingness and ability to learn maintenance and vehicle-servicing skills
Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required reports
Dependable attendance and punctuality
Ability to work safely around moving vehicles, fuel, fluids, and maintenance equipment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
English proficiency

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of vehicle or bus maintenance preferred
Valid driver’s license may be required based on operational needs

Responsibilities

Open the gates to the lot and inspect bus parking areas to ensure vehicles can be dispatched on time
Reposition buses that may obstruct traffic or interfere with the safe movement of vehicles
Fuel gas- and diesel-powered fleet vehicles
Check and refill oil, antifreeze, power-steering fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid
Visually inspect belts and other basic vehicle components while buses are being fueled
Maintain accurate fuel, mileage, meter, and inventory records
Complete required documentation, including Bulk Fuel Receiving Reports, Fuel Variance Reports, Month-End Closing Reports, and Meter Calibration Reports
Notify the Location Manager or designee when a fuel delivery is needed
Take and document accurate fuel-tank stick readings before and after deliveries
Stock required supplies and equipment
Perform light interior and exterior maintenance on buses
Assist with light maintenance of the building, grounds, and surrounding lot
Follow all company safety procedures and environmental requirements
Complete additional assignments or management requests as needed