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Fleet Technician
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What they do
An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.
$52,561 / year median in New York
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Now Hiring - Start Immediately!
- First Student is hiring immediately for a
- Mechanic / Maintenance Technician II
- to join our team dedicated to safely transporting students in those iconic yellow buses. In this role, you'll play a critical part in keeping our fleet road-ready and dependable-supporting a safer ride for the children in our community.
- Why Join First Student?
- In addition to a supportive, safety-first culture and stable full-time work, we proudly offer: +
Pay:
$21.00/ hr- + •ASE incentive•of $0.
- Full benefits package
- , including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match +
- Paid time off
- including holidays and vacation +
- Annual tool & gear allowances
- - boots and prescription safety glasses +
- Ongoing, state-of-the-art training programs
- to support your career growth +
- PerkSpot discounts
- on cell phone plans, car purchases, and more!
- About the
Position:
- As a Technician at First Student, your day-to-day work ensures our vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers. You'll complete both routine and advanced repairs, handle emergency service calls, and work under moderate supervision. You may also provide mentorship to entry-level technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- + Perform maintenance and repairs on vehicles including: + Brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions + Electrical components, fluid systems, filters, belts, batteries, and hoses + Conduct preventive maintenance (PMs), DOT inspections, and diagnostic troubleshooting + Maintain detailed service records, complete accurate work orders, and track parts usage + Support emergency roadside service calls when needed + Clean vehicles and maintain the shop environment + Safely move vehicles around the yard or between work areas + Repair and maintain shop tools and equipment + Other duties as assigned by management •What You Bring to the
Role:
- You might be a perfect fit if you: + Want a job that directly supports your community + Have
- 1+ years of experience
- working with diesel, gas, electric, or CNG vehicles + Are comfortable using hand tools and diagnostics software + Are a strong problem solver who thrives both independently and on a team + Have a valid driver's license and are willing to obtain a CDL (we'll help with training!
Preferred Qualifications:
- + High school diploma or GED (preferred) + Vocational or technical training in vehicle repair (preferred) + Class B CDL with passenger endorsement (or ability to obtain within 3 months) + ASE Certifications (preferred, with requirement to begin ASE testing within 1 year) + Experience performing DOT inspections and vehicle safety assessments + Military experience, prior fleet maintenance, or previous bus/large vehicle repair a plus •
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- + Maintenance shop environment with dust, dirt, grease, and various weather exposure + Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and work in crouched or prone positions beneath vehicles + This is a
- safety-sensitive position
- and subject to
- DOT drug testing
- , including cannabis
- Get Your Career on the Road with First Student!
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds-including those reentering the workforce, without a college degree, or with military experience.
- 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!