School Bus Technician — Day Shift, CDL Training & Benefits

First Student; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid ASE testing

Company-paid CDL Class B training

Excellent benefits package (medical, d

Dental, vision, 401(k) with company

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

First Student is hiring a Technician in Riverside, CA to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for riders. The role is a full-time day shift with a 1:00 pm–9:30 pm schedule, Monday through Friday, offering year-round work.

Qualified candidates typically have 5+ years in diesel or automotive maintenance, vehicle diagnostics, and strong computer skills. CDL Class B training is provided, and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience or equivalent technical school education.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle systems and perform repairs.
• Strong computer skills for diagnostics and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
• Diagnose and perform brake, engine, suspension, drive train and related repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Complete work orders accurately and support mobile emergency repairs when needed.

Skills

Diesel/auto maintenance experience

Vehicle diagnostics

Problem-solving

Computer skills

CDL Class B or ability to obtain

Education

Technical school education

Tools

Mechanic's tool set

Job description

First Student is hiring a Technician in Riverside, CA to maintain and repair school buses, ensuring safety and reliability for riders. The role is a full-time day shift with a 1:00 pm–9:30 pm schedule, Monday through Friday, offering year-round work.

Qualified candidates typically have 5+ years in diesel or automotive maintenance, vehicle diagnostics, and strong computer skills. CDL Class B training is provided, and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies this position.