Diesel Technician

First Student is building a talent pipeline for an upcoming Diesel Technician opportunity at our shop supporting the Whitman, Abington, Duxbury Academy, Norwell, Weymouth, Holbrook, and Rockland school districts. If you're a skilled technician looking for a stable, union-supported role with long-term growth, we encourage you to apply now to be considered when the position becomes available.

As a Diesel Technician at First Student, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and reliability of the classic yellow school buses that thousands of students rely on every day.

In addition to a comprehensive health benefits package, 401(k) with company match, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we proudly offer:

• $38/hr - $43/hr based on experience & ASE Certifications
• Rate includes five School Bus ASE Certifications
• Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM full-time schedule
• Annual allowances for tools, safety shoes, and prescription safety glasses
• Access to state-of-the-art training programs
• Employee discounts through Perk Spot (phones, vehicles, electronics, appliances & more)
• Proudly represented by Teamsters Local 653

At First Student, our Diesel Mechanics perform high-level maintenance and diagnostics to keep our Thomas/Freightliner fleet safe, compliant, and road-ready. Responsibilities include:

• Performing advanced maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues
• Completing work orders and required documentation
• Supporting mobile emergency service calls as needed
• Ensuring all repairs meet DOT and company safety standards

Important: This position is safety-sensitive and 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.

• Want a role that makes a meaningful impact in your community
• Have 5 years of hands-on experience working with diesel, automotive, electric, or CNG vehicles
• Have a valid CDL license or are willing to obtain a CDL B with "S" endorsement (we provide full training and support)
• Own a standard mechanic tool set
• Are motivated to grow your knowledge through ASE certifications
• Want long-term stability within a strong union environment

• Applicants with or without a college degree
• Individuals with military experience
• Those returning to the workforce
• Technicians seeking reliable hourly pay (not flat-rate)

This is a forward-looking opportunity as we prepare for a projected opening in July. Applying now positions you for early consideration and keeps you top-of-mind as staffing plans finalize. Join an industry leader offering excellent benefits, union support, professional development, and clear career pathways.

At First Student, our commitment to safety, dependability, and customer care creates an environment where you can thrive. With more than 120,000 employees across North America, we offer stability, growth, and exceptional training.

Apply today to join our team!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, 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.

Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

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.

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.

About us
An industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, we’ve provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. Continually investing in the services of the future, we’re proud to be part of FirstGroup America – the largest provider of safe, reliable and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.

Industry leader
We safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America.
Together our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year — the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon.
We operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.

Innovation
We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all of our buses are and how fast they’re travelling.
Passionate about safety, we’ve installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all of our school buses and use the Child Check-MateTM electronic reminder system to make sure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.

Awards & recognition
We won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row.
Dedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America.

Teamwork and trust
It takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to provide a safe, effective and efficient student transportation system. From our school bus drivers and location managers to routers, dispatchers and fleet technician mechanics, the work we do every day makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, local communities and school district partners.

We’re very proud of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring and diverse professionals. And they are the #1 reason we’re trusted by over 1,400 school districts - more than any other provider. Everybody here plays their part in creating a positive school bus experience.

Our culture
We live and breathe our vision and values. They are embedded in our culture and drive our commitment to our customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility and safety. And we recruit people who share these values and will work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.

Safety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives.
Learning – Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future.
Making a difference - By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives – including the millions of students who travel with us every school day.
Careers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice.
By consistently encouraging and supporting an open dialogue with our people and partners, we’re able to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers and passengers. At First Student, you’ll feel empowered to serve your community. So join the team and start to make a difference.