Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

About First Student

First Student is a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day. Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, implementing advanced training and technology.

• $26.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat‑rate)
• ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for training materials and exams)
• Monday-Friday, 8 hour day. 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

As a Technician at First Student, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of children who rely on us for daily rides.

Responsibilities include:

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

Mechanics and technicians are subject to DOT drug testing as safety‑sensitive employees.

• 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)
• Mechanic's tool set
• Desire to grow, learn, and develop skills through ASE testing

• No college degree required
• Military experience
• Returning to the workforce
• Seeking hourly (not flat‑rate) jobs

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: School and Employee Bus Services

In addition to a health benefits package, 401(k) with company matching, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities.

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 the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.

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