Mechanic- First Group
Company: First Group
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
First for a reasonFirst 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.First Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic for our shop
serving Springfield!Wages up to $24.00 hr depending on experience
and qualificationsFirst things First: Who are we? Why join First as
a Diesel Mechanic?
- $24.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT
flat rate)
- An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification you
possess or obtain
- Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
- Monday-Friday 2 pm till 10.30 pm 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!
- Hourly employees are rewarded for every hour worked in our Salt
program and can redeem earned points for a variety of prizes, gift
certificates, trips or future planning.About the Diesel Mechanic
PositionAs a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, you will help
maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness &
safety, while providing guidance to lower-level technicians. Other
major job duties include:
- Perform preventative 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
- Valid driver s license required; Willingness to obtain CDL
while employed We train!
- At least 3 years of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair
experience or technical school education
- Possess a mechanic s tool set
- Willingness to participate in ASE certification program.
Training, testing, and bonuses 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! 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 . Associated topics: brakes,
cae, bsme, mechanic, motor, naval, proe, propulsion, thermal,
vibration
Keywords: First Group, Springfield , Mechanic- First Group, Engineering , Springfield, Illinois
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