School Bus Diesel Technician – Day Shift with Benefits

FIRST MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Career advancement opportunities

Boot allowance

Job summary

First Student in New Haven, CT is hiring a Gas and Diesel Technician to service New Haven Public Schools. Monday–Friday, 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm shift, with paid holidays and vacation, comprehensive benefits, and company-paid ASE and CDL training.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing school buses to ensure safety and reliability, with opportunities for advancement across 540 locations in the U.S. & Canada.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience
• Vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment – Company-paid training provided
• Possession of a mechanic’s tool set
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided)
• Strong computer skills

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, clutches and other repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections
• Complete work orders accurately
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed
• Servicing a fleet of Freightliner, International, Blue Bird, Ford, Chevy

Job description

First Student in New Haven, CT is hiring a Gas and Diesel Technician to service New Haven Public Schools. Monday–Friday, 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm shift, with paid holidays and vacation, comprehensive benefits, and company-paid ASE and CDL training.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing school buses to ensure safety and reliability, with opportunities for advancement across 540 locations in the U.S. & Canada.