Mechanic III

First Student; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company as a Mechanic III, ensuring the safety of school buses. Enjoy competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for growth while working in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates have experience with various vehicle types and a passion for community impact.

Benefits

Health benefits package

401k with company matching

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

State-of-the-art training programs

Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more

Sign-on bonus

ASE incentive

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to obtain a CDL.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Automotive

Diesel

Electric

CNG

Tools

Mechanic’s tool set

Job description

Join to apply for the Mechanic III role at First Student

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 for our shop serving Washington Central Unified Union 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?

In addition to a health benefits package, 401k with company matching, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we are also proud to offer our technicians:

• Per Union contract, the hourly wage range for this role is $30 - $33 (NOT flat-rate)
• $1,500 sign-on bonus*
• ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
• Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm full -time shift
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
• State-of-the-art training programs
• 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 Thomas Type-C buses are 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 (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!

• Sign-on bonus available for a limited time (expires 6/30/2025). Conditions apply.
  
  

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 .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  School and Employee Bus Services

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