Fleet Technician

Now Hiring - Start Immediately!

First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic / Maintenance Technician II
. 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.

• Pay: $25.00/ hr
• ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained
  (We pay for study materials and exams!)
• 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
• Perk Spot discounts on cell phone plans, car purchases, and more!

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.

• Perform maintenance and repairs on vehicles including:
  • Brakes, suspensions, drive trains, 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

You might be a perfect fit if you:

• Want a job that directly supports your community
• Have 3+ 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!)
• Have or are willing to build a personal mechanic tool set
• Are eager to grow your skills through ASE testing (we'll support you every step of the way!)

• 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

• 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

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds-including those reentering the workforce, without a college degree, or with military experience.

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.

Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request.