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First Student Automotive and Diesel Mechanic - Danbury Area School Districts in DANBURY, Connecticut
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, which serves New Fairfield Schools, Bethel Public Schools, Easton and Redding Schools, and Weston Schools!
Why join First as a Diesel Mechanic?
$26 - $31.25 / hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work
Tremendous career advancement opportunities
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
Paid holidays & vacation
Ten company-paid holidays
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 C2’s, GM 4500, and Ford Transit school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety, while providing guidance to lower-level technicians. Other major job duties include:
Lead 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.
Diesel Mechanic Qualifications
A valid driver’s license is required; willingness to obtain CDL while employed – We train!
At least 1 - 5 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 a drug test.
Get your career on the road with First Student!
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 .