Technician Trainee

Company: First Student
Location: North Hampton
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

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 in Training for our shop serving SAU 21 Schools!

As a Technician in Training 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 while learning about the industry and honing your technical skills.

The hourly wage of $25.00/hr (NOT flat-rate)
ASE incentive upon final placement. $.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm, subject to change to full-time shift as needed
State-of-the-art training programs
Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!

About First Student's Technician in Training Position

At First Student, our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of Thomas-built buses are 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:

Perform routine maintenance and repair work on automotive diesel vehicles (buses, vans, etc.), which adheres to First Student standards. This may include but is not limited to tire maintenance, fulfilling service calls for repair, conducting visual inspections of vehicles, and related work as assigned. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. All work is performed with a commitment to safety.

Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers by performing limited repairs with minimal supervision on basic maintenance such as replacement of light bulbs, fuses, lenses, wiper blades, belts, hoses, and batteries, checking fluid levels, changing fluids and filters, and lubricate components.

Maintain records of all maintenance work completed on vehicles, including parts and supplies used. Ensure that work orders are completed properly and accurately.

Diagnoses and performs accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under direct supervision.

Cleans vehicles as necessary

Assisting with mobile emergency services

You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:

You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community.

Must be 18 years of age or older

Basic mechanical aptitude with automotive, diesel, or small engine repairs or equivalent education and experience

Valid driver's license (must also have or be able to get a CDL license when of age or within 6 months)

Basic problem-solving ability

Comfortable using hand tools

Good customer service skills and communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Maintain an organized shop and clean work environment

Basic computer skills

Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

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.

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.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

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