Diesel Mechanic

First Student; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company as a Diesel Mechanic in Flint, MI. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth. Technicians ensure the safety of school buses and engage in meaningful work within the community.

Benefits

Health benefits package

401k with company matching

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

State-of-the-art training programs

Discounts on cell phone plans

Rewards for hours worked

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
• Completing work orders.
• Assisting with mobile emergency services.

Skills

Automotive

Diesel

Electric

CNG

Tools

Mechanic's tool set

Job description

Join to apply for the Diesel Mechanic role at First Student.

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 for a Mechanic for our shop serving Flint MI!

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 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:

• $30 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!)
• Monday-Friday 9 AM - 5 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!
• Hourly employees are rewarded for every hour worked and can redeem earned points for a variety of prizes, gift certificates, trips or future planning.

About First Student’s Mechanic Position

Our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They use diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work. Your daily tasks will include:

• Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions
• Completing work orders
• Assisting with mobile emergency services

Mechanics and technicians are subject to DOT drug testing as safety-sensitive employees, in accordance with DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40, which prohibits the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana.

You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:

• You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
• You have 5 years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
• You possess a valid driver’s license and are willing to obtain a CDL (training provided)
• You have a mechanic’s tool set
• You want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing

We encourage applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce
• Are seeking hourly (not flat-rate) positions

Get your career on the road with First Student!

In Washington state, all technician and driving positions are considered safety-sensitive and are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

First is committed to a drug-free workplace and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with fair chance laws.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• School and Employee Bus Services