Diesel Technician

Location: Whitman, MA
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Pay Range: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician for our shop serving Plymouth, Freetown, and Duxbury from our Whitman, MA location!

If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day-because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across the communities we serve.

While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider-serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily-our Whitman location offers a close-knit, team-focused environment with strong union support, excellent pay, and long-term career stability.

Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications

• $38.00 - $43.00 per hour (NOT flat rate)
• Front-loaded pay structure recognizing previous experience and qualifications
• Continuation at top pay contingent upon obtaining S1-S6 School Bus ASE Certifications within 12 months(company-paid)
• Monday-Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work
• Union position - Teamsters Local 653
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match eligibility
• $10,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid disability benefits where applicable
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Annual boot, tool, and prescription safety glasses allowance
• Career advancement opportunities across 540+ locations throughout the U.S. and Canada
• Employee discounts through PerkSpot (vehicles, electronics, travel, cell phone plans, and more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including brake repairs and inspections, engine tune-ups, suspension repairs, drivetrain repairs, transmission repairs, clutch replacements, and other mechanical repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems
• Complete work orders accurately and maintain proper service documentation
• Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Follow all company safety and maintenance procedures

• Minimum of 5+ years of diesel, fleet, bus, truck, heavy equipment, or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience
• Strong vehicle diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Valid driver's license required
• CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment (company-paid training provided)
• Possession of a mechanic's tool set required
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and pay increases provided)
• Strong computer and documentation skills
• School bus, fleet, transit, municipal, or heavy truck experience preferred

This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to DOT drug testing.

DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Join a company that offers strong pay, union stability, exceptional training, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community every day.

At First Student, our commitment to safety, dependability, and customer care creates an environment where you can thrive. With more than 120,000 employees across North America, we offer stability, growth, and industry-leading training.

Apply today to join our team!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, 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 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.