Mechanic

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 the New Orleans School District !

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:


$2+.61 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
ASE incentive of $.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
Monday-Friday 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 4+ 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 5 or more years 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!

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