Diesel Mechanic II

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Location:

Newark, DE – serving New Castle County Voc-Tech School District.

First Student is a family of 60,000+ employees who safely transport more than 5 million students and passengers each day. Our brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. We are committed to safety and innovation.

As a Diesel Mechanic II, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the children who rely on our yellow school buses.

• Perform maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drive trains, and transmissions.
• Complete work orders.
• Assist with mobile emergency services.
• Use diagnostic skills to troubleshoot and repair vehicle issues.

• Minimum 2 years of experience with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles.
• Valid driver's license; willingness to obtain a CDL (training provided).
• Mechanic's tool set.
• Interest in growth, learning, and ASE testing.
• Ability to work full-time, Monday‑Friday 9:00 am‑5:00 pm shift.

• $30.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• ASE incentive of $0.40 /hour for each relevant ASE obtained (training materials and exams paid).
• Hiring bonus: $2,500.
• Health benefits package, 401(k) with company matching.
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.
• State‑of‑the‑art training programs.
• Discounts through the Perk Spot program.

Mechanics and technicians are subject to DOT drug testing as a safety‑sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

• Individuals without a college degree.
• Those with military experience.
• Returnees to the workforce.
• Those seeking hourly (not flat‑rate) jobs.

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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable fair chance ordinances.