Diesel Mechanic serving the Fredonia School District- First Group

Company: First Group
Location: Fredonia
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving Fredonia School District and Dunkirk School Districts.!$1,500 sign-on Bonus*! First things First: Who are we? Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. 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. Why join First as a Diesel Mechanic?

• $24 hourly non-flat-rate wages are based on experience & qualifications
• $1,500 sign-on bonus*!
• An additional $.10 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Monday - Friday with a 7:00 am - 3:30 pm shift possible but could vary. Full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Benefits include 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!About the Diesel Mechanic PositionAs a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair diesel-powered school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety. 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 Mechanic Qualifications
    • Must be able to obtain a CDL B with passenger and airbrake endorsements within 6 (six) months of hire. We Train!
    • At least 1 year 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 a drug test.Get your career on the road with First Student! *conditions apply; bonus offer ends 10/31/22 We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore 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. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. Associated topics: boiler, catia, mechanical engineer, mechanic, mechanism, msme, naval, rotordynamic, thermal, vibration

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