Fleet Technician II
2 months ago
Hasbrouck Heights
Job DescriptionDiesel Technician II Pay: $27 per hour At First Student, our Technicians play a critical role in keeping our vehicles maintained, reliable, and safe for the students and communities we serve. As a Technician II, you will perform routine and advanced maintenance and repair work on buses, vans, and other fleet vehicles. This is a hands-on position for an experienced automotive or diesel technician who can complete repairs with moderate supervision, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and support preventative maintenance and inspection work. Why Join First Student? We are proud to offer: • Competitive pay of $27 per hour, • Tremendous career advancement opportunities due to our strong presence across North America, • A positive and rewarding work environment, • Opportunities to develop advanced diagnostic and repair skills, • Support for obtaining CDL and ASE certifications, • The opportunity to work on a wide range of automotive and diesel systemsYour Responsibilities As a Technician II, you will: • Perform routine and advanced maintenance on buses, vans, and other fleet vehicles, • Diagnose and repair vehicle and equipment issues with moderate supervision, • Complete repairs involving brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drivetrains, transmission clutches, and related systems, • Replace bulbs, fuses, lenses, wiper blades, belts, hoses, batteries, filters, fluids, and other components, • Inspect tires and complete tire maintenance and related repairs, • Assist Technician III employees with preventative maintenance services, safety inspections, and annual vehicle inspections, • Remove and replace engines, transmissions, and differential assemblies under Technician III supervision, • Assist with road calls and emergency repairs as needed, • Identify potentially unsafe equipment and notify management of the issue and corrective action taken, • Review completed work before vehicles are returned to service and obtain approval when required, • Accurately complete work orders and document repairs, parts, and supplies used, • Maintain parts usage records and order repair parts from approved suppliers, • Safely move vehicles between parking, service, and work areas, • Repair and maintain shop tools and equipment, • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, • Clean vehicles when requested, • Provide informal guidance or support to Technician I employees, • Perform other duties as assignedWhat We Are Looking For, • Approximately three years of automotive or diesel repair experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience, • Intermediate mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability, • Experience completing mechanical repairs with moderate supervision, • High school diploma or GED preferred, • Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred, • Valid driver's license, • Class B CDL with passenger endorsement, or the ability to obtain one within three months of hire, • State vehicle inspection license where required, • ASE certifications preferred, • Ability to participate in the company's ASE testing program within one year of hire, • Ability to obtain three ASE certifications within 12 months of hire, • Knowledge of state DOT vehicle inspection and safety standards, • Working knowledge of computerized diagnostic and maintenance systems, • Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment, • Strong communication and customer service skills, • Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team, • Reliable and predictable attendance, • Personal mechanic tool inventory sufficient to complete assigned repairsPhysical Requirements and Work Environment This position works in a maintenance shop environment that may include dust, dirt, grease, noise, and changing weather conditions. Technicians must be able to: • Lift at least 50 pounds, • Work in crouched, kneeling, standing, and lying positions, • Work underneath vehicles using a mechanic's creeper, • Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, • Safely operate vehicles, tools, and maintenance equipment This position is subject to applicable DOT drug testing and physical requirements. In the state of Washington, this position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis testing. First Student's commitment to safety, dependable transportation, and putting our customers first creates a working environment where your skills directly support the communities we serve. Apply today and help us keep our fleet safe and on the road. We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce. 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 Student is committed to providing a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. By supporting an inclusive culture, we help create opportunities for continued growth and success for all. 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.
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