Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic – First Student (Full-Service Shop) Pay: Pay ranges from $30.00-$34.00/hour based on experience Location: 400-B Edwardia Drive Greensboro, NC 27409 At First Student , our Diesel Mechanics are essential to our mission of keeping students safe every day. Our technicians ensure our fleet of school buses is reliable, well-maintained, and ready to roll. We are seeking an experienced diesel mechanic looking for a stable career with strong growth opportunities! Why Join First Student? Pay ranges from $30.00-$34.00/hour based on experience. Company-paid ASE testing and training materials Bonus pay incentives for each ASE School Bus Series test passed (up to $2/hour extra) Excellent benefits package including medical and dental CDL Training Provided – CDL B or higher required; if you don’t have one, we train and certify you Paid holidays and two weeks of paid vacation Ongoing training through our state-of-the-art online system Career advancement opportunities Annual tool, boot, and prescription safety glasses allowances Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the Perk Spot program What You’ll Do: Perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on diesel engines and fleet vehicles Conduct safety inspections to ensure buses exceed federal, state, and company standards Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts, and work orders Work alongside a team of skilled technicians in a busy, full-service shop Help ensure our buses are safe, reliable, and ready for daily student transportation What We’re Looking For: 5 + years of diesel mechanic experience (bus, truck, or heavy equipment) Strong knowledge of diesel engines, brake systems, electrical systems, and fleet maintenance Strong diagnostic skills using laptop. CDL B or higher ( or willingness to obtain—training provided ) ASE certifications are a strong plus (and we will help you earn them!) Ability to complete repairs with minimal supervision. Commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship Must meet DOT physical and drug testing requirements (per 49 CFR Part 40) Get your career on the road with First Student! Who We Are First Student is the leading school transportation provider in North America, with over 120,000 employees and 2.5 billion customers worldwide. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and customer service creates a workplace where you can build a long, rewarding career. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and maintain a diverse, inclusive, and drug-free workplace. 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. In 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 .