Diesel Technician - $33.70/hr

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC; Village of Bellport (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Annual tool and gear allowances

Boot and prescription safety-glasses

Job summary

First Student in Bellport, NY is seeking a Fleet Technician II (Experienced Mechanic) to join our maintenance team. The role demands hands-on diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of a school bus fleet, with a base pay of $33.70 per hour and growth through ASE certifications and benefits.

The position requires at least three years of professional or military hands-on vehicle experience, valid license, and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement if not already held.

Qualifications

• At least three years hands-on maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing multiple vehicle systems.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Current Class B CDL with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain within six months.
• Able to meet New York eligibility for operating a school bus.
• Experience with mechanic hand/tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in varied positions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmissions, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and fleet inspections.
• Troubleshoot batteries, belts, hoses, fluids, and related components.
• Complete DOT inspections and vehicle-safety assessments.
• Use diagnostic equipment and software to identify problems.
• Respond to emergency or roadside service needs.
• Complete accurate work orders documenting labor, repairs, and parts.
• Move buses safely around facility and maintain workspace.
• Maintain tools and shop equipment.
• Assist less-experienced technicians as needed.

Skills

Three years experience

Valid Driver's License

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

English proficiency

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Fleet Technician II – Experienced Mechanic

Location: Bellport, NY Pay: $33.70 per hour Position Type: Full-Time

This Is an Experienced Technician Position First Student is hiring an experienced Fleet Technician II for our Bellport maintenance team. This is not an entry-level mechanic position. Candidates must have at least three years of professional or military hands-on experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles or heavy equipment. Experience must include actual repair work on multiple vehicle systems—not only oil changes, tire service, fueling, detailing, or other basic maintenance. To be considered, your application or résumé should clearly show at least three years of qualifying experience, including the types of vehicles and systems you have worked on.

Why Join First Student? We offer:

• $33.70 per hour
• An additional $0.25 per hour for each relevant ASE certification
• Company-paid ASE study materials and exams
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Annual tool and gear allowances
• Boot and prescription safety-glasses allowances
• Ongoing technical training and career-development opportunities
• Employee discounts through PerkSpot

What You Will Do As a Fleet Technician II, you will perform hands-on maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs that keep our school bus fleet safe, dependable, and ready for service.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing and repairing brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmissions, and electrical systems
• Performing preventive maintenance and scheduled fleet inspections
• Troubleshooting batteries, belts, hoses, filters, fluid systems, and related components
• Completing DOT inspections and vehicle-safety assessments
• Using diagnostic equipment and software to identify mechanical and electrical problems
• Responding to emergency or roadside service needs
• Completing accurate work orders and documenting labor, repairs, and parts usage
• Safely moving buses around the facility or between work areas
• Maintaining personal tools, shop equipment, and a clean working environment
• Assisting less-experienced technicians when needed

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have:

• At least three years of professional or military hands-on vehicle or heavy-equipment maintenance and repair experience
• Experience diagnosing and repairing multiple mechanical or electrical vehicle systems
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
• A current Class B CDL with passenger endorsement, or the ability and willingness to obtain the required CDL within six months of hire
• The ability to meet NewYork State eligibility requirements for operating a school bus.
• Experience using mechanic hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• A personal mechanic tool set or the ability to build the required tool set
• The ability to work independently, follow safety procedures, and accurately document completed repairs
• The ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work underneath vehicles in crouched, kneeling, or prone positions

Preferred Qualifications Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Diesel, bus, truck, commercial‑fleet, or heavy‑equipment repair experience
• Vocational or technical training in automotive or diesel technology
• ASE certifications
• Experience performing DOT inspections
• Previous school bus or passenger‑vehicle maintenance experience
• Relevant military vehicle‑maintenance experience

Important Safety Requirements

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment is subject to applicable Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements, including testing for cannabis.

Join First Student and put your experience to work maintaining vehicles that families throughout the community depend on every day.

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 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 SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, LosAngeles 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 to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence