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First Student

Fleet Mechanic I

First Student, New Shoreham, Rhode Island, United States

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Fleet Mechanic I First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic for our shop serving Shoreham, NY. As a Technician at First Student, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the children who rely on us for a ride to and from school in our classic yellow buses.

About 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 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.

Benefits

The wage is set at $27.31 per hour, per union contract

$0.25/ASE per hour for each relevant ASE

Monday‑Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm or 8:00 am – 5:00 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

About the Position Our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They also use their diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work. Responsibilities include:

Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions

Completing work orders

Assisting with mobile emergency services

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

Desire to grow, learn, and develop skills through ASE testing

Motivation to work in a role that meaningfully impacts the community

We Encourage Applications From

Those without a college degree

Military veterans

Individuals returning to the workforce

Those seeking hourly (not flat‑rate) positions

Additional Information 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. 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.

EEO Statement 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 also commits to providing a drug‑free workplace. First will consider for employment 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. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance poster is available upon request

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Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

School and Employee Bus Services

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