Diesel Technician I | Day Shift, Solid Pay & CDL Training

First Student; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Boot allowance

Glasses allowance

Career advancement

Job summary

First Student in Lockport, LA is hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for passengers. The role features a Monday–Friday, day-shift schedule with year‑round work and company-paid training opportunities.

You will diagnose repairs, perform preventive maintenance, and support mobile emergency services if needed. A CDL‑B or ability to obtain within 60 days is required, with company-paid training.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of diesel or automotive maintenance experience or equivalent technical school education.
• Vehicle diagnostics and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and repair brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains and transmissions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections; complete work orders accurately.

Skills

Diesel/Automotive maintenance

Diagnostics

Valid driver's license

Education

Technical school education

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

First Student in Lockport, LA is hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for passengers. The role features a Monday–Friday, day-shift schedule with year‑round work and company-paid training opportunities.

You will diagnose repairs, perform preventive maintenance, and support mobile emergency services if needed. A CDL‑B or ability to obtain within 60 days is required, with company-paid training.