Diesel Technician - Day Shift for School Bus Maintenance

First Student, Inc.; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Boots & safety glass allowance

Cell phone/vehicle discounts

Job summary

First Student, Inc. in Villa Park, IL is seeking a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for local students.

This full-time, day-shift role offers a competitive hourly rate, with paid training and an extensive benefits package. Career growth spans over 540 locations in the U.S. & Canada.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, and equipment allowances for boots and safety glasses.

Qualifications

• Diesel/automotive maintenance experience or equivalent education.
• Vehicle diagnostics and problem-solving.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL Class B eligibility or holding CDL within 60 days of employment (training provided).
• Willingness to participate in ASE certification program (training and bonuses provided).
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
• Perform brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmissions, and related repairs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately and support mobile emergency repairs when needed.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Vehicle diagnostics

Valid driver’s license

CDL Class B training

ASE certification intent

Computer skills

Job description

First Student, Inc. in Villa Park, IL is seeking a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for local students.

This full-time, day-shift role offers a competitive hourly rate, with paid training and an extensive benefits package. Career growth spans over 540 locations in the U.S. & Canada.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, and equipment allowances for boots and safety glasses.