Diesel Technician - Day Shift, Bus Safety & Growth

First Student, Inc.; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid ASE testing and training

Company-paid CDL Class B training and

Annual boot and safety glasses stipend

Excellent benefits: medical, dental, V

401(k) with company match

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for students in our Maywood shop.

The role offers a Monday–Friday day shift from 9:00am–5:00pm with year-round work and opportunities for career advancement across locations. You will work on preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs, with company-paid CDL Class B training and ASE testing materials.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience or equivalent technical education
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license required
• CDL Class B or able to obtain within 60 days of employment (company paid training)
• Possession of a mechanic’s tool set to complete duties
• Willingness to participate in ASE certification program (training, testing, bonuses provided)
• Strong computer skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability
• Diagnose and perform maintenance including brakes, engines, suspensions, drive trains, transmissions
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety/annual inspections
• Complete work orders accurately
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Vehicle diagnostics

Valid driver’s license

CDL Class B

Mechanic tool set

ASE certification participation

Computer skills

Job description

First Student, Inc. is hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for students in our Maywood shop.

The role offers a Monday–Friday day shift from 9:00am–5:00pm with year-round work and opportunities for career advancement across locations. You will work on preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs, with company-paid CDL Class B training and ASE testing materials.