Mechanic III

TieTalent; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family of over 60,000 employees at First Student, a leader in student transportation. We are hiring a Mechanic (Tech III) in Rochester to ensure the safety and efficiency of our fleet. This role offers full-time work with competitive pay, ASE incentives, and numerous growth opportunities in a community-focused environment.

Benefits

Health benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Annual allowances for boots and safety glasses

State-of-the-art training programs

Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles.
• Valid driver's license with a willingness to obtain a CDL.
• Mechanic's tool set required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
• Troubleshoot issues and complete work orders.
• Assist with mobile emergency services.

Skills

Automotive experience

Diagnostic skills

Tool set ownership

Job description

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About

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 hiring immediately for a Mechanic (Tech III) for our shop serving the Rochester School District!

As a Technician at First Student, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the children who count on us for a ride to and from school in those classic yellow buses.

Why join First as a Mechanic?

• $33.00-$36.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
• ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
• Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-6:00 PM full-time shift
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
• State-of-the-art training programs
• Health benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• Tremendous growth opportunities
• Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!
  
  

About First Student's Mechanic Position

At First Student, our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They also use their diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work. As a technician at First Student, your day will include the tasks mentioned above and the following:

• Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions
• Completing work orders
• Assisting with mobile emergency services
  
  

Mechanics and technicians are 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.

You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:

• You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
• You have 5+ years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
• You have a valid driver's license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (don't worry, we will train you for this!)
• You have a mechanic's tool set
• You want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing
  
  

For our Mechanic roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce
• Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs
  
  

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 .

• Rochester, New York
  
  

Work experience

• Electronics Engineering
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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