Lead Diesel Technician & Shop Foreman — Day Shift (VT)

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

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.