- First Student
- Brooklyn, NY
- 02-07-2024
Diesel Mechanic at First Student
First Student, the largest school transportation provider in North America, is hiring a Diesel Mechanic for our shop in Brooklyn, NY. Join a team with over a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation for approximately five million students daily. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $21-$30 per hour, benefits, paid holidays, and more.
Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?
- $21-$30 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)
- An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification
- Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
- Monday-Friday full-time shift, year-round work
- Tremendous career advancement opportunities
- Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
- Paid holidays & vacation
- Annual allowances for boots and safety glasses
- State-of-the-art training programs
- Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program
About the Diesel Mechanic Position
- Assist with preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual DOT maintenance inspections
- Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair
- Ensure work orders are completed accurately
- Assist with mobile emergency services
Diesel Technician Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed – We train!
- At least 1 year of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education
- Possess a mechanic’s tool set
- Willingness to participate in ASE certification program, training, testing, and bonuses provided
- Subject to a drug test
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.