What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Diesel Mechanic position at First Student?
Job Description
First Student is a leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. 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.
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.
About the Shop Foreman / Lead Diesel Mechanic Position
As a Lead Fleet Technician / Shop Foreman at First Student, you'll schedule and perform school bus fleet maintenance, diagnose and troubleshoot complex problems, and maintain service records. Other job duties will include:
- Supervise technicians in the shop.
- Generate work orders and track progress through completion.
- Maintain advanced knowledge of all vehicle components to effectively diagnose and perform maintenance and repairs.
- Monitor shop operational performance and efficiency and take action to improve as needed.
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed - We train
- At least 5 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education.
- Previous experience in a lead technician, supervisor, or other management role is preferred.
- Possess a mechanic's tool set.
- Willingness to participate in ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses provided
- Subject to DOT drug 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.
Benefits
- $28 - $33.50 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)
- An additional $0.50 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
Salary : $28 - $34
