Diesel Mechanic

Job Overview

First Student is hiring a Diesel Technician for our shop serving Barstow and Helendale Unified School District in Barstow, California. Hours/

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, Full‑time day shift, 9:00am–6:00pm. If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day—because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.

Hourly rate: $33.80–$35.00 per hour (not flat rate). Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2per hour). Company‑paid ASE testing and training materials. Company‑paid CDL ClassB training and licensing. Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match. Paid holidays and vacation time. Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.

Discounts on cell‑phone plans, vehicles, and more through the Perk Spot program. Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Counseling and support services for personal and work‑related issues.

Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S.&Canada. Paid holidays and vacation time. Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses. Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the Perk Spot program.

As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability. The position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a CDL ClassB within 60days of employment (company‑paid training provided). You must possess a mechanic’s tool set and be willing to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance, including repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune‑ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches, and other repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

• At least 5years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL ClassB or ability to obtain within 60days of employment.
• Possession of a mechanic’s tool set to complete all assigned duties.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
• Strong computer skills.

Note:

This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety‑sensitive employee. DOT Regulation
49

CFRPart
40 does not authorize the use of ScheduleI drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

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 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.

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