Mechanic - Full-time / Part-time

First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving Upper Merion Area School District!

First things First: Who are we?   

Why join First as a Diesel Mechanic?

• Wage is set at $24.50 - $28 / hour per union contract 
• An additional $.25 per hour for each S series ASE certification you possess or obtain
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
• Paid holidays & vacation
• 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 the Diesel Mechanic Position

As a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair Thomas, International, Blue Bird, and Chevy school buses, Ford Transit and Chevy vans, and school district-owned vehicles, including trucks, vans, and trailers. Other major job duties include:

• Assist with preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual DOT maintenance inspections.
• Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair, including brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
• Ensure work orders are completed accurately.
• Assist with mobile emergency services.

Diesel Technician Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required; Must possess Class B License and obtain Passenger endorsement in first 90 days- We train!
• S7 Inspection required.
• At least 3 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education
• Possess a mechanic’s tool set
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses are provided!
• 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.

Get your career on the road with First Student!  

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 .