Mechanic

Nilesschools; Hasbrouck Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company as an Automotive Mechanic. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing vehicles, ensuring safety and reliability. The position offers competitive pay, opportunities for certification and career advancement, and a full benefits package.

Benefits

Company-paid ASE testing and training materials

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)

Paid holidays & vacation

Exclusive discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automotive or diesel maintenance & repair.
• Valid driver's license and must obtain CDL class C.
• Willingness to participate in ASE certification program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair paratransit vehicles for safety.
• Diagnose and repair vehicle systems including brakes and suspensions.
• Complete work orders accurately and assist with mobile repairs.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Diagnostics

Repairs

Education

Technical School Training

Tools

Personal Mechanic's Tool Set

Job description

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.

MPC Bus Corp is now hiring an Automotive Mechanic for our paratransit shop serving NJT Region 6!

Why join MPC as a mechanic?

• Earn more: An additional $0.25 per hour for each ASE certification you hold or obtain
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Full-time schedule with steady, year-round work
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Annual allowances as stated in CBA
• Industry-leading training programs
• Exclusive discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the Perk Spot program!

About the Automotive Technician Position

As an Automotive Technician with MPC Bus Corp, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing paratransit vehicles to ensure safety and reliability. Key responsibilities include:

• Performing preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual DOT maintenance inspections.
• Diagnosing and repairing brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmissions, and other vehicle systems.
• Completing work orders accurately and efficiently.
• Assisting with mobile emergency repairs as needed.

Automotive Mechanic Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required –must obtain a CDL class C (training provided!)
• 3 or more years of experience in automotive or diesel maintenance & repair OR equivalent technical school training
• Must have a personal mechanic’s tool set
• Willingness to participate in ASE certification program – training, testing, and bonuses provided!
• Subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee (DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 prohibits the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason).

Get your career on the road with MPC Bus Corp today!

MPC Bus Corp is owned and operated by 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.