Diesel Mechanic

Overview

First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic for our shop serving Medford School District!

As a Technician 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 those classic yellow buses.

• Health benefits package
• 401k with company matching
• Paid vacations and paid holidays
• Competitive hourly rate of $25.50, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
• ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
• 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

• Perform maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drive trains, and transmissions
• Complete work orders
• Assist with mobile emergency services
• Use diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work
• Ensure the safety of the fleet of newer vehicles for road travel

• 3 or more years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to obtain a CDL (training provided)
• Complete mechanic’s tool set
• Motivation to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing
• Desire to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community

• Do not have a college degree
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce
• Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs

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, 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.

Pay schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, full-time shift.

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.

Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure.

Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.

Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.

Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.