Diesel Technician

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician III for our shop serving Yonkers Public Schools, Mount Vernon City School District, City School District of New Rochelle, and New York City Public Schools in Yonkers, New York! Hours/

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, full-time second shift, 2:00 PM-10:00 PM Union: TWU Local 100

If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day - because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community. While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider - serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily - our focus here in the greater Yonkers area is local.

You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, technical excellence, and community connection.

• Pay is established by the TWU Local 100 union contract.
• Hourly Rate: $39.11 per hour - not flat rate.
• Monday-Friday second-shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
• $700 annual tool allowance.
• $200 annual boot allowance.
• $200 safety bonus.
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.

• Advance into senior maintenance, operational, management, and leadership roles across more than 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Annual allowance for prescription safety glasses.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, appliances, and more through the Perk Spot program.
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Counseling and support services for personal and work-related matters.
• Union representation through TWU Local 100.

As a Diesel Technician III with First Student, you will serve as an advanced member of the maintenance team, performing complex diagnostics, repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections on school buses, vans, and other fleet vehicles. You will work independently on advanced mechanical and electrical issues, support road-call and emergency repair needs, and help guide less-experienced technicians. Your technical expertise will directly support fleet safety, vehicle availability, regulatory compliance, and the reliable transportation of students throughout the community.

• Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and safe for our passengers.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Perform advanced diagnostics on mechanical, electrical, engine, transmission, emissions, and related vehicle systems.
• Repair brakes, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches, engines, steering systems, and other major vehicle components.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, starting, charging, lighting, and electronic control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Identify mechanical and safety concerns before vehicles are returned to service.
• Complete complex repairs accurately and efficiently.
• Evaluate completed work and verify that repairs meet First Student and regulatory standards.
• Complete work orders accurately, including all labor, parts, supplies, diagnostic findings, and corrective actions.
• Notify maintenance leadership of potentially dangerous equipment and recommend corrective action.
• Assist with road calls, breakdowns, and mobile emergency repair services.
• Support and mentor Tech I and Tech II employees with diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and technical development.
• Assist maintenance leadership with troubleshooting…