Diesel Technician — Day Shift, Great Pay & Benefits

First Student, Inc.; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

CDL B training provided

ASE testing paid

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee discounts

Job summary

First Student is hiring a Diesel Technician to join our shop serving Lockport, LA. You will maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability, with a Monday–Friday day shift.

We offer competitive pay starting at $27.26/hour, company-paid ASE testing and CDL-B training, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match. Opportunities across 540 locations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of diesel or automotive maintenance/repair experience or equivalent tech school.
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days; company-paid training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, and transmissions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections; complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Valid driver’s license

Education

Technical/vocational training

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Brake/repair equipment

Job description

First Student is hiring a Diesel Technician to join our shop serving Lockport, LA. You will maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability, with a Monday–Friday day shift.

We offer competitive pay starting at $27.26/hour, company-paid ASE testing and CDL-B training, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match. Opportunities across 540 locations.