Diesel Technician

Location:

Belmont, NH

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Hours:

40 Hours per Week

Pay Range: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician for our shop serving Tamworth, Inter-Lakes, Moultonborough, and Sandwich School Districts in Belmont, NH! 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 communities.

While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider - serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily - our Belmont location offers a close-knit, team-focused environment where your work directly impacts the students and families we serve.

• Dependent on experience and qualifications $32.00 - $34.00 per hour (NOT flat rate)
• Bonus pay increases available through ASE School Bus Series certifications (up to an additional $2.00 per hour)
• Monday
  - Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match eligibility
• $10,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid disability benefits where applicable
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Union position
• Union CBA provides a combined $400 annual boot and tool allowance
• Career advancement opportunities across 540+ locations throughout the U.S. and Canada
• Perk Spot Employee Discount Program offering savings on vehicles, electronics, travel, cell phone plans, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and work-related support

As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance
• Repair and inspect brake systems
• Perform engine tune-ups, suspension repairs, drivetrain repairs, transmission repairs, clutch repairs, and other maintenance activities
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
• Complete work orders accurately and maintain service documentation
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all company safety and maintenance procedures

• Minimum of 3+ years of diesel, fleet, bus, truck, heavy equipment, or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience
• Strong vehicle diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Valid driver's license required
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment (company-paid training provided)
• Possession of a mechanic's tool set required
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and pay increases provided)
• Strong computer and documentation skills
• School bus, fleet, transit, municipal, or heavy truck experience preferred

• This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to DOT drug testing.
• DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Take the Wheel and Drive Your Career Forward. Join a company that offers competitive pay, exceptional training, career growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community every day. At First Student, our commitment…