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Diesel Tech Level 1
role at
First Student .
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! 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?
$22.00 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 AM to 5 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:
Perform maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions.
Complete work orders.
Assist with mobile emergency services.
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.
You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:
You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community.
You have 1-3 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 skill set 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.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
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 also committed to providing a drug‑free workplace. First will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries School and Employee Bus Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at First Student by 2x.
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Diesel Tech Level 1
role at
First Student .
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! 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?
$22.00 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 AM to 5 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:
Perform maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions.
Complete work orders.
Assist with mobile emergency services.
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.
You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:
You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community.
You have 1-3 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 skill set 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.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
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 also committed to providing a drug‑free workplace. First will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries School and Employee Bus Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at First Student by 2x.
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