Diesel Technician: School Bus, Day Shift, Sign-On Bonus

First Student, Inc.; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 83,097,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Company-paid ASE testing

Job summary

First Student in Harvey, LA is hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for local riders. This full-time day-shift role offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and competitive hourly pay ($29.00–$34.00), with company-paid ASE testing and CDL training.

Join a close-knit team focused on safety, teamwork, and community impact, with clear opportunities for advancement across 540 locations in the U.S. & Canada.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent education.
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment—company paid training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for passengers.
• Diagnose and repair brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmissions and other systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Driver's license

ASE certification

Job description

First Student in Harvey, LA is hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for local riders. This full-time day-shift role offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and competitive hourly pay ($29.00–$34.00), with company-paid ASE testing and CDL training.

Join a close-knit team focused on safety, teamwork, and community impact, with clear opportunities for advancement across 540 locations in the U.S. & Canada.