Diesel Mechanic

FIRST GROUP AMERICA INC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

At First Student in Jackson, MS, we are seeking Diesel Mechanics to maintain and repair our fleet of vehicles. This role involves important safety and diagnostic responsibilities, ensuring reliable transportation for students. With competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to impact their community positively.

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, cars, and more through Perk Spot program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to obtain a CDL.

Responsibilities

• Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
• Troubleshooting issues needing repair work.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Experience with diesel vehicles

Willingness to learn

Tools

Mechanic’s tool set

Job description

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.

Exciting Opportunity for Diesel Mechanics – Jackson, MS!

We’re excited to announce a great opportunity for Diesel Mechanics in Jackson, MS!

Join our team at First Student and play a vital role in keeping our fleet running safely and efficiently. This position offers the chance to apply your expertise, ensure reliable transportation for the community, and contribute to the success and growth of our operations in Jackson. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a real impact!

As a Diesel Mechanic 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:

$29.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)

ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)

Monday-Friday

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!

About First Student’s Mechanic Position

At First Student, our diesel mechanics perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They also use their diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work. As a technician at First Student, your day will include the tasks mentioned above and the following:

Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions

Assisting with mobile emergency services

Mechanics and technicians are 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.

You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:

You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community

You have 2-3 of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles

You have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (don’t worry, we will train you for this!)

You have a mechanic’s tool set

You want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing

For our Mechanic roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

Do not have a college degree

Have military experience

Are returning to the workforce

Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs

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 .

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