Diesel Technician
hace 2 meses
Warwick
Job DescriptionDiesel Technician - Warwick, RI First Student | Serving Warwick, West Warwick, Jamestown, Scituate, and Foster Pay: $23.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications - not flat rate Schedule: Monday-Friday | 2:00-10:30 p.m. Employment: Full-time, year-round Build Your Skills. Grow Your Career. You've started building your mechanical experience. Now put it to work in a shop where you can keep learning, earn additional pay through certifications, and build toward your next career step. First Student is hiring a Diesel Technician in Warwick, RI. You'll help maintain the school buses that local students, families, and drivers depend on every day. Automotive experience is welcome. If you're ready to bring your repair skills into fleet maintenance, we'd like to hear from you. Why Join First Student? • $23.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, • Hourly pay, not flat rate, • Additional pay for qualifying ASE School Bus Series certifications passed and maintained, up to $2.00 per hour more, • Consistent Monday-Friday afternoon/evening shift, • Full-time, year-round work, • Company-paid ASE testing and study materials, • Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing, • Medical, dental, and vision benefits, • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, • Paid holidays and vacation time, • Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses, • Access to earned wages before payday through Chime® MyPay at Work™*, • Salt® Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards, • PerkSpot discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more, • Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support, • Career advancement opportunities in maintenance, operations, and leadership throughout the United States and Canada Benefits, allowances, incentives, and programs are subject to eligibility and applicable terms. What You'll Do You'll inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair school buses to keep the fleet safe and ready for service. • Perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections., • Diagnose vehicle concerns and complete maintenance and repairs., • Inspect and repair brakes and brake systems., • Perform engine tune-ups and repairs to suspension, drivetrains, transmissions, clutches, and related components., • Complete work orders accurately and document repairs., • Assist with mobile emergency repairs when needed., • Follow company safety standards and maintenance procedures., • Work with fellow technicians and operations staff to maintain vehicle availability., • Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop. What You'll Bring • At least one year of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of technical school education and experience, • Diagnostic and problem-solving skills, • A valid driver's license, • CDL Class B, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment, with company-paid training provided, • A mechanic's tool set suitable for assigned duties, • Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program, • Strong computer skills, • Dependability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe repairs Keep Learning. Keep Moving Forward. Build on your experience with company-paid certification support and ongoing training. As your skills develop, explore opportunities in senior technician, shop leadership, maintenance management, and operations roles. If you're looking for steady hourly work and a place to build a long-term career, join our Warwick maintenance team. Apply today and help keep your community moving safely. This position is safety-sensitive and 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. First Student is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. First Student is committed to providing a drug-free workplace. Language Requirement This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English. 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. 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. \nCompany Description About us An industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, we’ve provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. Continually investing in the services of the future, we’re proud to be part of FirstGroup America – the largest provider of safe, reliable and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America. Industry leader We safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America. Together our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year — the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon. We operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces. Innovation We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all of our buses are and how fast they’re travelling. Passionate about safety, we’ve installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all of our school buses and use the Child Check-MateTM electronic reminder system to make sure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route. Awards & recognition We won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row. Dedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America. Teamwork and trust It takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to provide a safe, effective and efficient student transportation system. From our school bus drivers and location managers to routers, dispatchers and fleet technician mechanics, the work we do every day makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, local communities and school district partners. We’re very proud of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring and diverse professionals. And they are the #1 reason we’re trusted by over 1,400 school districts - more than any other provider. Everybody here plays their part in creating a positive school bus experience. Our culture We live and breathe our vision and values. They are embedded in our culture and drive our commitment to our customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility and safety. And we recruit people who share these values and will work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve. Safety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives. Learning – Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future. Making a difference - By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives – including the millions of students who travel with us every school day. Careers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice. By consistently encouraging and supporting an open dialogue with our people and partners, we’re able to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers and passengers. At First Student, you’ll feel empowered to serve your community. So join the team and start to make a difference. About us\r\nAn industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, we’ve provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. Continually investing in the services of the future, we’re proud to be part of FirstGroup America – the largest provider of safe, reliable and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.\r\n\r\nIndustry leader\r\nWe safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America.\r\nTogether our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year — the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon.\r\nWe operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.\r\n\r\nInnovation\r\nWe were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all of our buses are and how fast they’re travelling.\r\nPassionate about safety, we’ve installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all of our school buses and use the Child Check-MateTM electronic reminder system to make sure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.\r\n\r\nAwards & recognition\r\nWe won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row.\r\nDedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America.\r\n\r\nTeamwork and trust\r\nIt takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to provide a safe, effective and efficient student transportation system. From our school bus drivers and location managers to routers, dispatchers and fleet technician mechanics, the work we do every day makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, local communities and school district partners.\r\n\r\nWe’re very proud of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring and diverse professionals. And they are the #1 reason we’re trusted by over 1,400 school districts - more than any other provider. Everybody here plays their part in creating a positive school bus experience.\r\n\r\nOur culture\r\nWe live and breathe our vision and values. They are embedded in our culture and drive our commitment to our customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility and safety. And we recruit people who share these values and will work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.\r\n\r\nSafety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives.\r\nLearning – Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future.\r\nMaking a difference - By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives – including the millions of students who travel with us every school day.\r\nCareers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice.\r\nBy consistently encouraging and supporting an open dialogue with our people and partners, we’re able to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers and passengers. At First Student, you’ll feel empowered to serve your community. So join the team and start to make a difference.