Mechanic

Company: First Student
Location: Stamford
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

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 Stamford, Darien, and Greenwich school districts. 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:

• $29.65 to $32.80 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• ASE incentive of $.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained
• Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm full-time shift
• The Union pays medical 100% for individual plans
• 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 At First Student, our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of type A, C, and D buses have Cummins engines, Chevrolet, PSI, and Ford. Freightliner, International, GM chassis, Allison, and GM transmissions are safe for road travel. Air and hydraulic brakes. 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 You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:
    • You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
    • You have 1+ 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 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

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