Mechanic

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. MPC Bus Corp is now hiring an Automotive Mechanic for our paratransit shop serving NJT Region 6! Why join MPC as a mechanic? Earn more: An additional $0.25 per hour for each ASE certification you hold or obtain Company-paid ASE testing and training materials Full-time schedule with steady, year-round work Opportunities for career growth and advancement Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k) Paid holidays & vacation Annual allowances as stated in CBA Industry-leading training programs Exclusive discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the Perk Spot program! About the Automotive Technician Position As an Automotive Technician with MPC Bus Corp, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing paratransit vehicles to ensure safety and reliability. Key responsibilities include: Performing preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual DOT maintenance inspections. Diagnosing and repairing brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmissions, and other vehicle systems. Completing work orders accurately and efficiently. Assisting with mobile emergency repairs as needed. Automotive Mechanic Qualifications Valid driver’s license required –must obtain a CDL class C (training provided!) 3 or more years of experience in automotive or diesel maintenance & repair OR equivalent technical school training Must have a personal mechanic’s tool set Willingness to participate in ASE certification program – training, testing, and bonuses provided! Subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee (DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 prohibits the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason). Get your career on the road with MPC Bus Corp today! MPC Bus Corp is owned and operated by 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. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence