Diesel Mechanic - Hopkinton Area Schools

First Student hiring for Diesel Mechanic - Hopkinton Area Schools jobs in Belmont, NH, US

First for a reason
First 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.

Why join First as a Diesel Mechanic? 

• The wage is set at $26 - $36/hourly.
• An additional $.25 SB-series for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• The shift is 5:00 AM- 1:30 PM Monday-Friday full-time shift schedule, and consistent, year-round work
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
• $200 boot reimbursement per year!
• Up to $25,000 tool insurance benefit.
• $250 annual tool allowance!
• Paid holidays & vacation
  • Ten company-paid holidays
• 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 the Diesel Mechanic Position

As a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, you will maintain and repair our fleet of Freightliners, International, Thomas, Chevy, and Dodge vehicles to ensure vehicles are safe for our customers, handle complex vehicle repairs and diagnostics, and provide guidance to lower-level technicians. 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 

• A valid driver’s license is required; willingness to obtain CDL while employed – We train!
• At least 1 - 5 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education
• Possess a mechanic’s tool set.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses are 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!  

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.