Diesel Mechanic

First Student; Green Bay (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in student transportation is seeking a Diesel Mechanic for their Green Bay shop. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing school buses, enjoying competitive wages, benefits, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Opportunities for career advancement within a supportive workplace culture are abundant.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Annual Allowances for Boots and Safety Glasses

State-of-the-Art Training Programs

Discounts on Cell Phone Plans

Qualifications

• 1+ year of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required; willing to obtain CDL.
• Participate in ASE certification program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle issues including brakes and transmissions.
• Complete work orders accurately.

Skills

Automotive Maintenance

Diesel Mechanics

Safety Inspections

Education

Technical School Education

Tools

Mechanic's Tool Set

Job description

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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 now hiring a Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving Green Bay School District! $3,000 sign-on bonus! Why join First as a Diesel Mechanic?

• Wages up to $25 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)
• $3,000 sign-on bonus*** Expires 1/31/2025
• An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Monday-Friday full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
• Paid holidays & vacation
• 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 The Diesel Mechanic Position

As a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair Thomas and Internal school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety. Other major job duties include:

• Assist with preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual DOT maintenance inspections.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair including brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
• 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 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.
  
  

Get your career on the road with First Student!

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 .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  School and Employee Bus Services

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