First Student

Provides student transportation services for districts

Technician 2

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePhiladelphia, PA, USA$28.45 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Class B commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement is required, or must be obtained within three months of hire.
A state inspection license is required if applicable.
The candidate must participate in the Automotive Service Excellence testing program within one year and is expected to have three ASE certifications within 12 months of hire.
Intermediate mechanical aptitude and three years of automotive or diesel repair experience are preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
The candidate must adhere to state Department of Transportation motor vehicle inspection and safety standards.
A valid driver's license is required.
Intermediate problem-solving ability and computer skills are required.
The candidate must be comfortable using hand tools.
The role requires English proficiency for safety communications, training, policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.
The candidate must maintain an adequate mechanic tool inventory in a clean and safe condition.
The candidate must be able to attend work regularly and predictably on a full-time basis.
The candidate must lift at least 50 pounds and work in crouched positions or beneath motor vehicle equipment.
The candidate must be able to work in a maintenance shop environment with dust, dirt, and grease and under all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine maintenance and repair work on buses, vans, and other vehicles in accordance with company standards.
Perform limited repairs and basic and advanced maintenance, including replacing light bulbs, fuses, lenses, wiper blades, belts, hoses, and batteries; checking and changing fluids; replacing filters; and lubricating components.
Perform mechanical repairs, including brake repair and inspections, engine tune-ups, suspension repairs, drivetrain repairs, transmission-clutch repairs, and other vehicle repairs.
Maintain accurate records of completed vehicle maintenance, parts and supplies used, work orders, and parts usage; order repair parts from designated suppliers.
Assist Technician III with preventive maintenance, safety maintenance inspections, and annual maintenance inspections at prescribed intervals of time and usage.
Remove and replace engine, transmission, and differential assemblies under Technician III supervision.
Diagnose and accurately perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under moderate supervision.
Notify the supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
Evaluate completed work before releasing vehicles and seek approval when required.
Assist with road calls and emergency services as necessary.
Adhere to company standards, policies, and procedures.
Move vehicles safely between job and work areas.
Repair and maintain shop equipment.
Clean vehicles as requested or required.
Mentor or provide informal guidance to Technician I.
Maintain an organized shop and clean work environment.

Desired Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair is preferred.
Automotive Service Excellence certification is preferred.
Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills are preferred.

This position will perform routine and some non-routine maintenance and repair work on vehicles (buses, vans etc.) which adheres to FirstGroup standards. This may include but is not limited to tire maintenance, fulfilling service calls for repair, conducting visual inspections of vehicles and related work as assigned. Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles more advanced issues and problems and may refer more complex issues to higher-level staff. All work is performed with a commitment to safety. May mentor or provide informal guidance to Technician I.In the state of Washington, this position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

$28.45/hr based on union CBA

Major Responsibilities

Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers by performing limited repairs with moderate supervision on basic and advanced maintenance such as replacement of light bulbs, fuses, lenses, wiper blades, belts, hoses, batteries, check fluid levels, change fluids and filters and lubricate components.
Perform mechanical repairs under moderate supervision including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.
Maintain records of all maintenance work completed on vehicles including parts and supplies used. Ensure that work orders are completed properly and accurately. Maintain parts usage records and order repair parts from designated suppliers
Assist Tech III with preventative maintenance (PM’s), safety maintenance inspections and annual maintenance inspections at prescribed intervals of time and usage
Remove and replace engine, transmission and differential assemblies with Maintenance Technician III supervision.
Diagnoses and performs accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under moderate supervision.
Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken
Evaluates completed work prior to release and seeks approval where required
Assist with road calls and emergency services as necessary
Adhere to FirstGroup standards, policies and procedures
Moves vehicles safely between job and work area
Repair and maintain all shop equipment
Cleans vehicles as requested or required
Other responsibility as requested or required

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair (preferred)
Class B CDL with passenger endorsement required (or expected within 3 months of hire)
State inspection license (if required)
ASE Certification preferred. Must participate in ASE testing program within 1 year (expected to have 3 ASE within 12 months of hire)

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

Intermediate mechanical aptitude and 3 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred) or equivalent education and experience
Adhere to standards set by state DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards
Valid driver’s license
Intermediate problem-solving ability
Intermediate computer skills
Comfortable using hand tools
Strong customer service skills and communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Maintain an organized shop and clean work environment
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
Possess adequate mechanic tool inventory to complete all assigned duties and maintained in a clean and safe manner

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Maintenance Shop environment with dust, dirt and grease conditions
Ability to work under all weather conditions
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to work in a crouched position or on back, lying on mechanic’s creeper, beneath motor vehicle equipment

Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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 the Company

First Student

Provides student transportation services for districts

First Student provides school bus transportation services across North America, operating a large fleet and handling millions of daily student rides. Its core offering is safe, reliable bus transportation for school districts, delivered through close partnerships with districts and highly trained drivers. The product works by coordinating scheduling, routing, and operations across a network of more than 48,000 vehicles in 42 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories to ensure students get to and from school each day. The company differentiates itself through strong district partnerships, responsiveness to changing district needs, a focus on safety and trained staff, and a scalable, organized operations model that can serve many districts efficiently. The goal is to support education by providing a dependable transportation solution that starts and ends each school day safely for every student.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Cincinnati, OH
Founded: 2021

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