Automotive or Diesel Mechanic
Company: First Student
Location: Madison
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
First for a reasonFirst 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.Why join First as an Automotive Mechanic?
- $26-$37 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT
flat rate)
- An additional $.50 per hour for each ASE certification you
possess or obtain
- $3,000 sign-on bonus (expires May 31st, 2024)
- Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
- Monday-Friday full-time shift schedule and consistent,
year-round work
- Tremendous career advancement opportunities
- Benefits including 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!
- Hourly employees are rewarded for every hour worked in our Salt
program and can redeem earned points for a variety of prizes, gift
certificates, trips or future planning.About the Automotive
Mechanic PositionAs a Diesel or Automotive Mechanic at First
Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure
vehicle readiness & safety, while providing guidance to lower-level
technicians. Other major job duties include:
- Perform preventative 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.Automotive -Technician
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license required; Willingness to obtain CDL
while employed - We train!
- 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 ASE certification program.
Training, testing, and bonuses provided!
- Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. 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 .
Keywords: First Student, Madison , Automotive or Diesel Mechanic, Engineering , Madison, Wisconsin
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