Overview
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First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic for our shop serving the Gresham - Barlow School District. 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?
- $32 - $34 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
- ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
- Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shift, full-time
- 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
Responsibilities
- Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions
- Completing work orders
- Assisting with mobile emergency services
Qualifications
- You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
- You have 3 or more years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
- You have a valid driver's license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (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
For our Mechanic roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:
- Do not have a college degree
- Have military experience
- Are returning to the workforce
- Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs
Mechanics and technicians are subject to DOT drug testing 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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is committed to providing a drug-free workplace and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with fair chance laws (e.g., City-specific/State-specific ordinances).
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.