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First Student

Lead Diesel Mechanic

First Student, New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States, 16108

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Lead Diesel Mechanic – New Castle, PA 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 includes 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.

Pay Rate: $29.00–$36.00 per hour, depending on experience Hours: Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–4:00 pm Hiring Bonus: $4,000

Benefits

Annual allowance for boots and prescription safety glasses

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans

Paid holidays and vacation

State‑of‑the‑art training programs

Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program

Tremendous career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

Schedule and perform school bus fleet maintenance on school buses

Diagnose and troubleshoot complex problems

Maintain service records

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

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license required; willingness to obtain a CDL while employed – we train

At least 2 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education

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

Possess a mechanic’s tool set

Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program – training, testing, and bonuses provided

Subject to DOT drug testing as a safety‑sensitive employee (DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40)

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.

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