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.
First Student is hiring immediately for a Mechanic for our shop serving
Shoreham, NY !
As a Technician at First Student, you will play an integral role in
ensuring the safety of the children who count on us for a ride to and from
school in those classic yellow buses.
Why join First as a Mechanic?
In addition to a health benefits package, 401k with company matching, paid
vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we are also
proud to offer our technicians :
The wage is set at $27.31 per hour, per union contract
- ASE incentive of $.25hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
- Monday-Friday 7 : 00 am - 4 : 00 pm or 8 : 00 - 5 : 00 pm full-time shift
- 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 First Student’s Mechanic Position
At First Student, our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of
newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They also use their diagnostic skills
to troubleshoot issues needing repair work. As a technician at First Student,
your day will include the tasks mentioned above and the following :
- Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions
- Completing work orders
- Assisting with mobile emergency services
Mechanics and technicians are 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.
You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if :
You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
You have 3 of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
- You have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to obtain a CDL (don’t worry, we will train you for this!)
- You have a mechanic’s tool set
- You want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing
For our Mechanic roles, First Student encourages applications from
candidates who :
- Do not have a college degree
- Have military experience
- Are returning to the workforce
- Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs
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
https : www.phila.govmedia20210423160847Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-
poster.pdf (https : www.phila.govmedia20210423160847Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-
poster.pdf).