Mechanic
Company: First Student
Location: Glenmont
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
First for a reason: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 include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies
Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of
safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced
training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
First Student is hiring immediately a Gas and Diesel Mechanic for
our shop, which serves the Albany City School District!As a
Technician 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.Why join First as a
Gas and Diesel Mechanic? -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:
- $26 - $34 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT
flat-rate)
- ASE incentive of $.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we
pay for the training materials and exams!)
- $2,500 sign-on bonus*
- Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 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!About First Student's Gas and Diesel Mechanic
PositionAt First Student, our technicians perform maintenance to
ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They
also use their diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing
repair work. As a technician at First Student, your day will
include the tasks mentioned above and the following:
- Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, &
transmissions
- Completing work orders
- Assisting with mobile emergency servicesMechanics 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 might
be a great fit for our Gas and Diesel Mechanic role if: -
- 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 (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
testingFor our Mechanic roles, First Student encourages
applications from candidates who:
- Do not have a college degree
- Have military experience
- Are returning to the workforce
- Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobsGet your career on
the road with First Student!*conditions apply; offer expires
10/31/2024In the state of Washington, all technician and driving
positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other
position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are
considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and
alcohol testing, including cannabis.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.
Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance
Poster is at this link or upon request
https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.
Keywords: First Student, Middletown , Mechanic, Engineering , Glenmont, Connecticut
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