Mechanic
Company: First Student
Location: Normal
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.First Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic for our shop
serving -Normal, IL!First things---First: Who are we?--- - -Twice
the size of our next largest competitor,---First Student---is the
leading school transportation solutions provider in North America.
Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more
passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly
trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First
Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school
districts. -Why join First as a Diesel Mechanic?
- $25 per hour - (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 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 Diesel Mechanic
PositionAs a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, you will help
maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness &
safety. Other major job duties include:
- Assist with preventive 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 Technician
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license required; Willingness to obtain CDL
while employed - We train!
- At least 1 year 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, Normal , Mechanic, Engineering , Normal, Illinois
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