Diesel Mechanic II

First Student, Inc.; Eagleville (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid ASE testing and training

CDL Class B training and licensing

Excellent benefits package including:

Paid holidays and vacation

Boots and prescription safety glasses—

EAP

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

First Student, Inc. in Eagleville, PA is hiring a Diesel Mechanic II to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for students.

The role offers an hourly rate of $32.00–$40.00, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm, and a $5,000 signing bonus. Company-paid ASE training and CDL training are provided along with a comprehensive benefits package. You will diagnose, perform preventive maintenance, and support mobile emergency repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience.
• Vehicle diagnostics and problem-solving skills required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment (company-paid training).
• Must possess a mechanic’s tool set to complete duties.
• Willingness to participate in ASE certification program (training and bonuses provided).
• Strong computer skills.
• Note: position is safety-sensitive per DOT rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including brakes, engines, suspensions, transmissions and related repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections, and complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Vehicle diagnostics

Problem solving

Valid driver’s license

Education

CDL Class B within 60 days or existing license

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Computer diagnostics systems

Job description

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic II 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.