Diesel Technician
2 months ago
Yonkers
Job Description First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician III for our shop serving Yonkers Public Schools, Mount Vernon City School District, City School District of New Rochelle, and New York City Public Schools in Yonkers, New York! Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time second shift, 2:00 PM-10:00 PM Union: TWU Local 100 If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day-because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community. While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider-serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily-our focus here in the greater Yonkers area is local. You'll join a close-knit team that values collaboration, safety, technical excellence, and community connection. Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic? Pay Details: Pay is established by the TWU Local 100 union contract. Hourly Rate: $39.11 per hour - not flat rate. • Monday-Friday second-shift schedule with consistent, year-round work., • $700 annual tool allowance., • $200 annual boot allowance., • $200 safety bonus., • Company-paid ASE testing and training materials., • Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing., • Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match., • Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into senior maintenance, operational, management, and leadership roles across more than 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada., • Paid holidays and vacation time., • Annual allowance for prescription safety glasses., • Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, appliances, and more through the PerkSpot program., • Employee Assistance Program: Counseling and support services for personal and work-related matters., • Union representation through TWU Local 100.About the Diesel Technician Position As a Diesel Technician III with First Student, you will serve as an advanced member of the maintenance team, performing complex diagnostics, repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections on school buses, vans, and other fleet vehicles. You will work independently on advanced mechanical and electrical issues, support road-call and emergency repair needs, and help guide less-experienced technicians. Your technical expertise will directly support fleet safety, vehicle availability, regulatory compliance, and the reliable transportation of students throughout the community. Diesel Technician Key Responsibilities Include: • Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and safe for our passengers., • Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance and repair., • Perform advanced diagnostics on mechanical, electrical, engine, transmission, emissions, and related vehicle systems., • Repair brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmission clutches, engines, steering systems, and other major vehicle components., • Diagnose and repair electrical, starting, charging, lighting, and electronic control systems., • Perform preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections., • Identify mechanical and safety concerns before vehicles are returned to service., • Complete complex repairs accurately and efficiently., • Evaluate completed work and verify that repairs meet First Student and regulatory standards., • Complete work orders accurately, including all labor, parts, supplies, diagnostic findings, and corrective actions., • Notify maintenance leadership of potentially dangerous equipment and recommend corrective action., • Assist with road calls, breakdowns, and mobile emergency repair services., • Support and mentor Tech I and Tech II employees with diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and technical development., • Assist maintenance leadership with troubleshooting difficult or recurring fleet issues., • Move vehicles safely between work and service areas., • Maintain an organized shop and clean work environment., • Follow all First Student safety standards, policies, procedures, and applicable DOT requirements., • Perform other duties as assigned.Diesel Technician Qualifications, • At least five years of automotive or diesel maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and hands-on experience., • High school diploma or GED preferred., • Vocational or technical certification in automotive or diesel repair preferred., • Advanced vehicle diagnostic and problem-solving skills., • Strong experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmissions, electrical systems, and related components., • Experience performing preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and annual vehicle inspections., • Ability to work independently on complex repairs with minimal supervision., • Ability to guide and support less-experienced technicians., • Valid driver's license required., • CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement preferred., • Ability to obtain a CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement within three months of employment; company-paid training is provided., • ASE certifications preferred., • Willingness to participate in and maintain required certifications through First Student's ASE program., • Possession of a complete mechanic's tool set sufficient to perform all assigned duties., • Strong computer skills and experience completing electronic work orders and maintenance records., • Strong customer service and communication skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team., • Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and full attendance., • Strong commitment to fleet safety, quality repairs, and reliable service.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions, • Ability to work in a maintenance shop environment with dust, dirt, and grease., • Ability to work under varying weather conditions., • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds., • Ability to work in crouched, kneeling, standing, and lying positions., • Ability to work beneath vehicles while using a mechanic's creeper., • Ability to safely perform physically demanding maintenance and repair duties throughout the shift. Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason. Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Bring your technical expertise to a team where your experience matters, your skills are valued, and your work makes a direct impact on students and families throughout the community. First Student is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. 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.
