School Bus Diesel Technician — Day Shift & CDL Training

First Student, Inc.; Slaughter (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Boots and safety glasses allowances

Company-paid ASE testing & training

CDL Class B training & licensing

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

First Student is hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses in our Zachary/Slaughter, LA shop. This full-time, day-shift opportunity offers a stable, year-round schedule and opportunities for career advancement across 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

You will work Monday–Friday with pay ranging from $23.27 to $26.88 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Company-paid ASE testing, CDL B training, and a competitive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 1–6 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment - Company paid training provided.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided).
• Strong computer skills.
• DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee per 49 CFR Part 40.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains and transmissions.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed.

Skills

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Technical school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mechanic's tool set

Job description

First Student is hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain and repair school buses in our Zachary/Slaughter, LA shop. This full-time, day-shift opportunity offers a stable, year-round schedule and opportunities for career advancement across 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

You will work Monday–Friday with pay ranging from $23.27 to $26.88 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Company-paid ASE testing, CDL B training, and a competitive benefits package are included.