Lead Diesel Mechanic

First Student; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Shop Foreman / Lead Diesel Mechanic. This role involves overseeing bus fleet maintenance, supervising technicians, and ensuring service records are maintained. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive or diesel maintenance, along with leadership skills and a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Company-paid ASE testing and training materials

Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more

Medical, dental, vision, & 401(k) benefits

Paid holidays & vacation

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience required.
• Valid driver's license required; willingness to obtain CDL while employed.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform maintenance on school bus fleet.
• Supervise technicians and track work orders.
• Maintain service records and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Automotive or diesel maintenance

Problem-solving

Supervision

Education

Technical school education

Tools

Mechanic's tool set

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First Student is now hiring a Shop Foreman – Lead Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving the South Sioux City School District!

First thingsFirst: Who are we?

Twice the size of our next largest competitor,First Studentis the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts.

Why join First as a Shop Foreman / Lead Diesel Mechanic?

• $35 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)
• $3000 sign on bonus
• An additional $0.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Monday-Friday [Insert Shift Times] full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
• State-of-the-art training programs
• Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!

About The Shop Foreman / Lead Diesel Mechanic Position

As a Lead Fleet Technician / Shop Foreman at First Student, you’ll schedule and perform school bus fleet maintenance on [insert vehicle types], diagnose and troubleshoot complex problems, and maintain service records. Other job duties will include:

• Supervise technicians in the shop.
• Generate work orders and track progress through completion.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of all vehicle components to effectively diagnose and perform maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor shop operational performance and efficiency and take action to improve as needed.
  
  

Lead Fleet Technician / Shop Foreman Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed – We train!
• At least 5 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education.
• Previous experience in a lead technician, supervisor, or other management role is preferred.
• Possess a mechanic’s tool set.
• Willingness to participate in ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses provided!
• Subject to DOT drug as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
  
  

Get your career on the road with First Student!

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  School and Employee Bus Services

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