Diesel Mechanic

First Student, Inc.; Eagleville (PA); Presencial; USD 44 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company-paid ASE testing

CDL Class B training and licensing

Boot and safety eyewear allowance

Company benefits: medical, dental, vis

Discounts through PerkSpot

Resumo da oferta

First Student, Inc. in Eagleville, PA is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for students. This role offers a Monday–Friday day shift with an hourly pay rate and company-paid training.

The position requires at least 5 years in diesel/auto maintenance, a valid CDL Class B or the ability to obtain it within 60 days, and DOT safety compliance. Excellent benefits and advancement opportunities are provided.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license; CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• DOT drug testing compliance and safety awareness.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately and document work performed.
• Assist with mobile emergency repairs when needed.

Conhecimentos

Diesel engine maintenance

Brake systems proficiency

Diagnostic skills

Safety-conscious

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

Diagnostic tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic in Eagleville, PA serving Methacton School District!

Pay Rate: $32.00-$40.00

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm

HIRING BONUS: $5,000

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 inEagleville, PAis local. You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, and community connection.

About the Diesel Mechanic Position:

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

Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?

• Hourly Rate: $32.00-$40.00 per hour (NOT flat rate).
• Additional $.25 hr. per ASE obtained (required by First Student)
• Monday-Friday 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.

Diesel Mechanic 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 Mechanic 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.

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

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.