Diesel Technician — Day Shift (School Bus Maintenance, ASE Bonus)

First Student; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

Boots allowance

Safety glasses allowance

CDL training

PerkSpot discounts

EAP

Job summary

First Student in Mount Prospect, IL is hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses, focusing on safety and reliability for our students. This role supports on-time transportation with a day shift option of 5:00am-1:30pm or 9:00am-5:30pm, ensuring consistent, year-round work.

You will diagnose, service brakes, engines, suspensions, and drivetrains, complete work orders, and participate in company-paid ASE testing and training.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of diesel or automotive maintenance experience or related tech school.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and perform vehicle maintenance including brakes, tune-ups, suspensions, transmission work.
• Complete work orders accurately; assist with mobile repairs when needed.

Skills

Diesel/Automotive knowledge

Education

Technical school training

Tools

Mechanic's tool set

Job description

First Student in Mount Prospect, IL is hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses, focusing on safety and reliability for our students. This role supports on-time transportation with a day shift option of 5:00am-1:30pm or 9:00am-5:30pm, ensuring consistent, year-round work.

You will diagnose, service brakes, engines, suspensions, and drivetrains, complete work orders, and participate in company-paid ASE testing and training.