Lead Diesel & Bus Maintenance Technician

First Student; Village of Freeport (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student in Freeport, NY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and non-routine maintenance, diagnostic and repair work on buses and vans in accordance with FirstGroup standards. Work is performed with minimal supervision, with opportunities to mentor others and potentially serve as Shift Foreman.

This safety-sensitive role includes drug and alcohol testing where required. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement,

Qualifications

• Advanced mechanical aptitude and 5 years of automotive or diesel repair experience or equivalent education and experience.
• CDL with passenger endorsement required within 3 months of hire.
• State inspection license (if required) and ASE certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles and ensure safety by performing basic and complex maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Repair brakes, tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains and transmissions.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and ensure work orders are completed correctly.
• Lead preventative maintenance and safety inspections at scheduled intervals.
• Respond to road calls and emergencies as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diesel repair experience

Driver's license

Computer skills

Hand tools

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

CDL Class B with passenger endorsement

State inspection license

ASE Certification

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

First Student in Freeport, NY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine and non-routine maintenance, diagnostic and repair work on buses and vans in accordance with FirstGroup standards. Work is performed with minimal supervision, with opportunities to mentor others and potentially serve as Shift Foreman.

This safety-sensitive role includes drug and alcohol testing where required. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement,