Mechanic - Fleet Maintenance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States First Student Full time
Transportation Technician - Bus Mechanic

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.

Why work as a Transportation Technician - Bus Mechanic at First Student?

  • The hourly wage is set at $28.92 per Union contract and is based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
  • ASE incentive of $.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams)
  • Monday-Friday 4:00 am - 12:30 pm full-time shift
  • 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 Transportation Technician - Bus Mechanic Position

As a Transportation Technician - Bus Mechanic at First Student, you will perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of Chevy, Ford, International, and Freightliner buses is safe for road travel. You will also use your diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work. Your day will include tasks such as performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions, completing work orders, and assisting with mobile emergency services.

Requirements for the Transportation Technician - Bus Mechanic Role

  • 3+ years of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to obtain a CDL (don't worry, we will train you for this)
  • Mechnic's tool set
  • ASE testing and growth opportunities

First Student is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes 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

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.



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