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Auto Body Mechanic

First Student
First Student Salary
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
First for a reason:

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 immediately hiring for a Body Shop Technician serving the Pittsburgh school districts!

Auto Body Technician Benefits

  • Starting at $26 / hour based on experience and qualifications ASE Certifications earn you bonus money!
  • Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm full-time shift schedule
  • Health, dental, vision & 401k benefits
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Consistent year-round work
  • Ongoing training
  • Opportunities for advancement nationwide
  • A great work environment!

About The Auto Body Mechanic Position

As an Auto Body Mechanic with First Student, you will perform automotive body repairs, including straightening bent bodies, removing dents, and replacing damaged parts. Other major job duties include:

  • Performs damaged sheet metal and body repairs. remove, replace, or repair body parts using hand and power tools
  • Documents all repair and maintenance actions on work orders
  • Ensures vehicle security and safety while in the shop
  • Provides written estimates of repair when requested

Body Shop Technician Qualifications

  • Valid driver's license
  • Must have your own tools
  • Auto Body & Collision Damage repair certificates preferred
  • 3 years of experience within an auto body repair facility
  • ASE credentials preferred
  • Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Apply today and 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 https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

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