Diesel Technician

FIRST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC; Village of Freeport (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student in Freeport, NY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and non-routine maintenance, diagnostic and repair work on buses and vans in accordance with FirstGroup standards. Work is performed with minimal supervision, with opportunities to mentor others and potentially serve as Shift Foreman.

This safety-sensitive role includes drug and alcohol testing where required. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement,

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical aptitude and 5 years of automotive or diesel repair experience or equivalent education and experience.
• CDL with passenger endorsement required within 3 months of hire.
• State inspection license (if required) and ASE certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles and ensure safety by performing basic and complex maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Repair brakes, tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains and transmissions.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and ensure work orders are completed correctly.
• Lead preventative maintenance and safety inspections at scheduled intervals.
• Respond to road calls and emergencies as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diesel repair experience

Driver's license

Computer skills

Hand tools

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

CDL Class B with passenger endorsement

State inspection license

ASE Certification

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

This position will perform routine and non-routine maintenance, diagnostic and repair work on vehicles (buses, vans etc.) which adheres to First Student standards. Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles more complex problems and can resolve independently. All work is performed with a commitment to safety. May mentor or provide informal guidance to other Technicians in the shop. Also, may act as a Shift Foreman and may receive a shift premium. In the state of Washington, this position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis. $36.07/hr based on CBA

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers by performing limited repairs with minimal supervision on both basic and complex maintenance such as replacement of light bulbs, fuses, lenses, wiper blades, belts, hoses, batteries, check fluid levels, change fluids and filters and lubricate components.
• Perform mechanical repairs under minimal supervision including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
• Maintain records of all maintenance work completed on vehicles including parts and supplies used.
• Ensure that work orders are completed properly and accurately.
• Maintain parts usage records and order repair parts from designated suppliers.
• Diagnoses and performs accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under minimal supervision.
• May perform diagnostic tests utilizing a computer and manufacturer’s software to determine mechanical defects.
• Lead preventative maintenance (PM’s), safety maintenance inspections and annual maintenance inspections at prescribed intervals of time and usage
• Remove, overhaul and reinstallation of mechanical components with minimal Tech in Charge supervision
• Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken
• Evaluates completed work prior to release and seeks approval where required
• Leads road calls and emergency services as necessary
• Adhere to FirstGroup standards, policies and procedures
• Moves vehicles safely between job and work area
• Repair and maintain all shop equipment
• Other responsibilities as requested or required

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair (preferred)
• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement required (or expected within 3 months of hire)
• State inspection license (if required)
• ASE Certification preferred.
• Must participate in ASE testing program (expected to have 6 ASE within 6 months of hire)

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• Advanced mechanical aptitude and 5 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred) or equivalent education and experience
• Adhere to standards set by state DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Advanced problem-solving ability
• Advanced computer skills
• Comfortable using hand tools
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Maintain an organized shop and clean work environment
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
• Possess adequate mechanic tool inventory to complete all assigned duties and maintained in a clean and safe manner

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Maintenance Shop environment with dust, dirt and grease conditions
• Ability to work under all weather conditions
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a crouched position or on back, lying on mechanic’s creeper, beneath motor vehicle equipment

Disclaimer Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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.

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