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 Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving Plymouth and the surrounding school districts!** As a Diesel Mechanic at First Student, you’ll be a key player in keeping our classic yellow school buses safe and reliable for the children and communities who depend on us every day. **Why join First Student as a Diesel Mechanic?** Along with a comprehensive health benefits package, 401k with company matching, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we proudly offer our Diesel Mechanics: + Hourly wage of $32.00 – $36.50 per union contract (NOT flat-rate) + ASE incentive of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE earned (we pay for your training materials and exams!) – Six ASEs required within six months of hire + Monday–Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm and 8:30 am -5:00 pm, full-time schedule + Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses + State-of-the-art training programs + Exclusive discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program! **About the Diesel Mechanic Role:** At First Student, our Diesel Mechanics perform routine and complex maintenance to keep our school bus fleet road-ready. You’ll use your expertise to diagnose and repair issues, ensuring maximum safety and reliability. Your daily responsibilities will include: + Maintaining and repairing brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions + Completing and documenting work orders + Assisting with mobile emergency services when needed All Diesel Mechanics are subject to DOT drug testing as safety-sensitive employees. Please note that DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason. **You may be a great fit for the Diesel Mechanic position if:** + You want a job where you directly impact your community’s safety + You have 3–5 years of experience working on automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles + You have a valid driver’s license and are willing to obtain a CDL (we’ll train you!) + You own a mechanic’s tool set + You’re eager to learn and grow your skills through ASE testing and development **First Student welcomes Diesel Mechanic candidates who:** + Do not have a college degree + Have military experience + Are returning to the workforce + Prefer hourly (not flat-rate) positions **Ready to put your Diesel Mechanic skills to work? 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_ _https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf_ _._