Paratransit Quality Control

First Student; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student in Brooklyn is seeking a Paratransit Quality Control Specialist to keep paratransit vehicles clean, fueled, and ready for service. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to a professional maintenance environment and opportunities to learn from experienced mechanics.

The position starts at $17 per hour with full-time schedule and weekend/holiday shifts; you’ll grow into roles such as Mechanic or Paratransit Driver as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Reliable and safety-focused with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.
• Able to bend, kneel, or stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and fuel all paratransit vehicles to ensure they're ready for service each day.
• Check and record fuel levels, take inventory readings, and complete standard fuel and variance reports.
• Inspect vehicles for physical damage, tire pressure, and fluid levels such as oil, transmission, coolant, and windshield washer.
• Keep vehicles and the yard clean - including light building and grounds maintenance.
• Reposition vehicles in the lot as needed to support dispatch and morning operations.
• Respond appropriately to fuel spills or safety issues, following established procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with shop and operations leadership on any issues found.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Physical stamina

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paratransit Quality Control Specialist

Location: Brooklyn

Starting Pay: $17/per hour

Schedule: Full-time | Various shifts including weekends and holidays

Start Your Career in Transportation and Maintenance

If you're looking for a hands-on job that can launch a career in the automotive or transportation industry, this is the place to start. As a Paratransit Quality Control Specialist, you'll play an essential role in keeping our vehicles clean, fueled, and ready to serve the community.

This entry-level position provides exposure to a professional maintenance environment and opportunities to learn directly from our mechanics and maintenance leadership. Many of our employees have grown from this role into Mechanic, Maintenance Supervisor, or Paratransit Driver positions.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and fuel all paratransit vehicles to ensure they're ready for service each day.
• Check and record fuel levels, take inventory readings, and complete standard fuel and variance reports.
• Inspect vehicles for physical damage, tire pressure, and fluid levels such as oil, transmission, coolant, and windshield washer.
• Keep vehicles and the yard clean - including light building and grounds maintenance.
• Reposition vehicles in the lot as needed to support dispatch and morning operations.
• Respond appropriately to fuel spills or safety issues, following established procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with shop and operations leadership on any issues found.

Who You Are

• At least 21 years old (required).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.
• Able to bend, kneel, or stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks as needed.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours when necessary.
• Interested in growing within the automotive, transportation, or maintenance field.

Why Join Us

• Gain hands-on experience in a professional maintenance shop environment.
• Build relationships with mechanics and shop leadership.
• Clear career pathways to become a Mechanic or Paratransit Driver.
• Stable employment with a company that values reliability and growth.

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.