Lead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman

First Student, Inc.; Moretown (VT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is seeking a Lead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman for our Duxbury, VT shop. This on-site role blends hands-on diesel repair with shop leadership to keep our fleet safe and ready.

You’ll supervise technicians, coordinate daily work, and ensure timely, quality maintenance across trucks and buses. The position offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule, with starting pay of $36.00 per hour plus potential increases for ASE certifications.

Qualifications

• Five years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

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.

Skills

Diesel repair

Lead technician

Diagnostic skills

Communication

CDL willingness

Education

Technical diploma/certificate

Job description

Lead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman - Duxbury, VT

Location: Duxbury, VT
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 5:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Pay: Starting at $36.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

First Student is now hiring a Lead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman for our shop serving Duxbury and Moretown, VT!

As a Lead Diesel Technician, you will ensure every vehicle runs safely, efficiently, and reliably-keeping our communities moving with confidence. This position combines hands‑on technical work with shop leadership, technician development, workflow coordination, and fleet‑maintenance oversight.

Why Join First as a Lead Diesel Mechanic?

• Starting pay of $36.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Hourly position-not flat rate
• Additional wage increases available for each ASE School Bus Series certification passed and maintained, up to $2.00 more per hour
• Monday-Friday schedule from 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Consistent, year‑round work
• Company‑paid ASE testing and training materials
• Company‑paid CDL Class B training and licensing
• Career advancement opportunities into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles across more than 540 locations in the United States and Canada
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Annual allowances for work boots and prescription safety glasses
• State‑of‑the‑art training programs
• Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through the PerkSpot program
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling and support services for personal and work‑related concerns

About the Lead Diesel Technician Position

As a Lead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman at First Student, you will help lead the location's preventive‑maintenance and repair program while supporting technician development, shop productivity, fleet readiness, and regulatory compliance.

You will work closely with location and maintenance leadership to prioritize repairs, assign work, maintain vehicle availability, and ensure all maintenance is completed safely and accurately.

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

Lead Diesel Technician Qualifications

• At least five years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Previous experience as a lead technician, shop foreman, supervisor, or maintenance manager is preferred
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability
• Experience directing workflow and supporting the development of other technicians
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, electrical systems, brakes, suspension, hydraulics, emissions, HVAC, and engine repair
• Valid driver's license required
• Willingness to obtain a CDL while employed; company‑paid training is provided
• Strong computer and maintenance‑documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, management, vendors, and operations personnel
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast‑paced fleet environment
• Must possess a mechanic's tool set
• ASE certifications are preferred

This position is subject to DOT drug testing 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.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student. Make an impact in your community while enjoying a consistent day‑shift schedule, competitive hourly pay, career development, and the support of North America's leading student transportation provider.

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.

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.