Diesel Technician in Charge

If you are an experienced Diesel Technician, then we want to talk to you about our immediate opportunities. Now is the time to take your career to the next level!

We are currently looking for aLead Technician ( TIC ) for a fleet of 50 buses!

Why pick First Student? Glad You Asked!

• $28-$30/HR based on experience and qualifications + ASE Certifications earn you bonus money!
• Day Shift - Monday - Friday Schedule!
• Consistent year-round work
• ASE training and testing materials provided
• Opportunities for Advancement Nationwide! - Advance your career as Shop Manager, Region Maintenance Manager, or work in our Greyhound, First Transit, & First Vehicle Services divisions across North America!
• Ongoing training - learn and work on gas, diesel, & alternative fuel vehicles

As a First Student Lead Technician, You'll Be Responsible For:

• Performing vehicle maintenance to FirstStudent Standards of Excellence
• Scheduling and administering fleet maintenance
• Troubleshooting problems with equipment.
• Communicating professionally with customers, team members, and supervisors.
• Supervising maintenance operations. Planning and distributing the work and monitoring performance.
• Ensuring compliance on a day-to-day basis with State, Federal and Company requirements.
• Working closely with location manager, providing status of maintenance and budget requirements.
• Identifying actions to improve operating efficiency.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

You'll Need to Have:

• Technical school training is a plus!
• 5+ years of previous gasoline, diesel or alternative fuel vehicle maintenance & repair experience
• Experience as a lead technician or supervisor preferred
• Valid driver's license; Willing to obtain CDL while employed (in-house training provided!)
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication and team-building skills
• ASE Certifications strongly preferred
• Be subject to a drug test

So, Who Are We?

We are First Student (A Division of FirstGroup America) - a leading provider of school transportation services. With over 50,000 Employees, operating 44,000 school buses in 39 U.S. States, we move more passengers per day than all U.S. Airlines combined.

Don't Wait! Apply Today!

FirstGroup is an equal opportunity employer. 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. FirstGroup is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, FirstGroup will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.