Technician III

First Student, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is hiring a Fleet Technician to maintain our paratransit fleet. This hands-on role involves preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to buses and vans, ensuring safety and reliability for community transportation.

You will work under experienced leadership, develop technical skills, and contribute to a large transportation fleet while adhering to DOT and company safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive, diesel, fleet, or related mechanical experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement preferred; ability to obtain required licensing within approximately 3 months of hire.
• Ability and willingness to participate in ASE certification program.
• Expected to begin ASE participation within the first year and obtain at least one ASE certification within 24 months.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely use standard hand and shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and safety inspections on buses, vans, and other fleet vehicles
• Complete basic mechanical repairs and replace worn or damaged components
• Inspect brakes, tires, fluids, electrical systems, and other vehicle systems
• Diagnose basic mechanical issues and communicate additional repair needs
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records
• Assist with road calls and vehicle breakdowns when needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop and work area
• Follow First Student, DOT, and all applicable safety and maintenance requirements

Skills

3+ years of automotive, diesel, fleet,

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Valid driver's license

Tools

Class B CDL with passenger endorsement preferred; ability to obtain required licensing within approximately 3 months of hire

ASE certification program participation within first year and obtain at least one ASE certification within 24 months

Job description

Now Hiring: Paratransit Fleet Technician

Pay: $32.00/hour

First Student is hiring a Fleet Technician to support our paratransit fleet. This is a hands‑on maintenance role working with buses and vans that provide essential transportation service to the community.

About the Position

As a Fleet Technician, you'll perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs to help keep our vehicles safe, reliable, and ready for service. You'll work under the direction of experienced maintenance leadership while developing your technical skills and gaining experience working on a large transportation fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and safety inspections on buses, vans, and other fleet vehicles

• Complete basic mechanical repairs and replace worn or damaged components

• Inspect brakes, tires, fluids, electrical systems, and other vehicle systems

• Diagnose basic mechanical issues and communicate additional repair needs

• Complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records

• Assist with road calls and vehicle breakdowns when needed

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop and work area

• Follow First Student, DOT, and all applicable safety and maintenance requirements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive, diesel, fleet, or related mechanical experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Valid driver's license

• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement preferred; ability to obtain required licensing within approximately 3 months of hire

• Ability and willingness to participate in First Student's ASE certification program

• Expected to begin ASE participation within the first year and obtain at least one ASE certification within 24 months

• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

• Ability to safely use standard hand and shop tools

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work around vehicles for extended periods

• Comfortable working in a maintenance shop and outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Ability to safely operate vehicles and maintenance equipment as required

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to applicable DOT and company drug and alcohol testing requirements.

If you're mechanically inclined and want to build a long-term career maintaining a professional transportation fleet, we want to hear from you.

Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job‑related communications be conducted in English.

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.