Diesel Mechanic II

First Student is hiring a Diesel Mechanic II in West Coxsackie, NY serving the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District! Pay Rate: $28.00-$31.00 hr.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm ***$5,000 HIRING BONUS***

As a Diesel Mechanic II 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.

In addition to a health benefits package, 401k with company matching, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we are also proud to offer our technicians: $28.00-$31.00 per hour, 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!) Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm full-time shift 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!

• Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drive trains, & transmissions
• Completing work orders
• Assisting with mobile emergency services

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.

• You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
• You have 3 years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
• You have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (don’t worry, we will train you for this!)
• You have a mechanic’s tool set
• You want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing

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

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

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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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

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