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Diesel Mechanic III

First Student, Youngsville, New York, United States, 12791

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Diesel Mechanic III

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in Youngsville, NY serving the Sullivan West School District.

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, creating and implementing the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Pay & Benefits

$33.00–$35.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (not a flat‑rate)

ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams)

Monday‑Friday 6:00 am–3:00 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

$3,000 hiring bonus*

About the Position As a Diesel Mechanic 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 classic yellow buses.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions.

Complete work orders.

Assist with mobile emergency services.

Use diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work.

Qualifications

Experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles.

Valid driver’s license and willingness to obtain a CDL (training provided).

Mechanic’s tool set.

Willingness to grow, learn, and develop skillset through ASE testing.

Ability to impact community meaningfully.

We Encourage Applications From

Individuals without a college degree.

Veterans or those with military experience.

Those returning to the workforce.

Those seeking hourly, not flat‑rate, employment.

Equal Opportunity 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 Student is also committed to providing a drug‑free workplace. First Student will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the applicable fair‑chance laws.

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