Diesel Mechanic

First Student; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

First Student in Rochester, NY is hiring a Diesel Mechanic III to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability. The role offers a competitive hourly pay rate based on experience and a day shift schedule Monday through Friday.

Eligible applicants will have 5+ years of diesel/auto maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and CDL Class B or the ability to obtain it within 60 days. Company-paid ASE training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of diesel or automotive maintenance experience or equivalent technical school education.
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment – company paid training provided.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, and transmission clutches.
• Perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Connaissances

Diesel maintenance

Diagnostics

Driver's license

CDL Class B

ASE certification

Tool set

Computer skills

Formation

Technical school education

Description du poste

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic III in Rochester, NY Pay Rate: $30.00-$36.00 based on experience Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00am-3:00pm or 7:00am-4:00pm 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 Auburn is local.

Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?

• Hourly Rate: $30.00-$36.00 (NOT flat rate).
• Bonus rate increase $.25 for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more).
• Monday–Friday 6:00 am-3:00 pm OR 7:00 am-4:00 pm day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
• 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.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

About the Diesel Technician Position

As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.

Diesel Technician key responsibilities include:

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune‑ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Diesel Technician Qualifications

• At least 5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment – Company paid training provided.
• Possession of a mechanic’s tool set to complete all assigned duties.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
• Strong computer skills.
• Note: This position is 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.

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 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.

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.

MISSION

Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY

• Safety is at the heart of everything we do
• CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS
• Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure
• SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS
• Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities
• FOSTER TEAMWORK
• Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion
• SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
• Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence