Diesel Mechanic

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At First Student, we are 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 includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. We are at the forefront of safety and innovation, creating and implementing the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic to serve our shop in Wheeling. As a Technician, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the children who rely on us for a ride to and from school in our classic yellow buses.

• $24-27 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 8:30am-5:00pm 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!

Our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel and use their diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work. Your day will include the following tasks:

• 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 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 1–5 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 (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

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 and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of relevant fair‑chance ordinances.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• School and Employee Bus Services