Technician I

First Student; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company as a Technician I and ensure the safety and maintenance of our fleet. Ideal candidates will have automotive experience, a passion for community service, and a desire to grow in the mechanic field through hands-on training and education.

Benefits

Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

State-of-the-art training programs

Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more

Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to obtain a CDL (training provided).
• Mechanic's tool set is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
• Troubleshoot issues needing repair work using diagnostic skills.
• Complete work orders and assist with mobile emergency services.

Skills

Automotive experience

Diesel experience

Diagnostic skills

Job description

Join to apply for the Technician I 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 the Bridgeport area!

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?

• $20-$25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
• ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
• Monday-Friday 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

Our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They troubleshoot issues needing repair work using their diagnostic skills. Daily tasks include:

• 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 prohibits 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 experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
• You have a valid driver’s license and are willing to obtain a CDL (training provided!)
• You have a mechanic’s tool set
• You want to grow, learn, and develop your skills through ASE testing

We encourage applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce
• Are seeking hourly (not flat-rate) jobs

Get your career on the road with First Student!

In Washington, all technician and driving positions are considered safety-sensitive and are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to a drug-free workplace and will consider applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: School and Employee Bus Services