Full-time Mechanic

4 days ago

Paterson NJ, United States First Student Full time

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. 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 Paterson School District

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.
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:

~$23 - $28 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
~ 00/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams)
~ Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5pm, full-time shift
~ 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 newer vehicles is safe for road travel. Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions
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.

You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
You have 5 or more 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 want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing

For our Mechanic roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:
Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs

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.

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