Lead Diesel Tech & Shop Foreman (Day Shift)

First Student; Duxbury (VT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid ASE testing and training

Company-paid CDL Class B training and

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation time

Annual allowances for work boots and:

Job summary

First Student is seeking a Lead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman in Duxbury, VT to lead the location's preventive-maintenance and repair program while developing technicians and overseeing fleet readiness.

You will coordinate repairs, prioritize work, and ensure safety and compliance, with a starting pay of $36/hour and opportunities for increases via ASE certifications, and career growth across 540+ locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Qualifications

• Five years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience.
• Experience as lead technician or supervisor preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to direct workflow and mentor technicians.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, electrical systems, brakes, suspension, hydraulics, emissions, HVAC, and engine repair.
• Valid driver's license required; willing to obtain CDL with company training.
• Strong computer and maintenance documentation skills.
• Effective communication with technicians and management.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced fleet environment.
• Must possess a mechanic's tool set; ASE certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shop workflow and assign maintenance and repair work to technicians.
• Conduct daily shop huddles and communicate maintenance priorities.
• Oversee complex vehicle diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Perform road tests when required.
• Maintain advanced working knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, emissions systems, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, suspension, and HVAC systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and hands-on repairs as needed.
• Train, coach, and support technicians at varying skill levels.
• Assist with technician performance evaluations and hiring decisions.
• Monitor repair quality, productivity, and technician performance.
• Schedule fleet maintenance and coordinate vehicles entering and leaving the shop.
• Manage parts and inventory controls.
• Approve expenses within assigned authority.
• Maintain accurate repair and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state safety regulations.
• Monitor preventive-maintenance schedules and inspection requirements.
• Communicate fleet status, repair needs, expenses, and operational concerns to management.
• Assist with maintenance budgets and special projects.
• Support a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
• Participate in First Student's ASE certification program.

Skills

Diesel maintenance experience

Leadership / shop foreman

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Workflow coordination

Maintenance documentation

Communication skills

Prioritization under pressure

Tool handling / mechanic's tool set

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Emissions knowledge

CDL readiness

Education

Driver's license

CDL training (company-paid)

ASE certifications preferred

Tools

Diagnostic tools knowledge

Maintenance software experience

Job description

First Student is seeking a Lead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman in Duxbury, VT to lead the location's preventive-maintenance and repair program while developing technicians and overseeing fleet readiness.

You will coordinate repairs, prioritize work, and ensure safety and compliance, with a starting pay of $36/hour and opportunities for increases via ASE certifications, and career growth across 540+ locations in the U.S. and Canada.