First Student

Provides student transportation services for districts

Fleet Technician 1

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

Full-timeHasbrouck Heights, NJ, USA$23 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude and 0–1 years of automotive or diesel repair experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Adherence to state Department of Transportation standards for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards.
A valid driver's license.
Basic problem-solving ability.
Basic computer skills.
Comfort using hand tools and possession of basic mechanic hand tools sufficient to perform the job requirements.
Customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain an organized shop and clean work environment.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Ability to work under all weather conditions.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a crouched position or on the back, lying on a mechanic's creeper beneath motor vehicle equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance and repair work on buses, vans, and other vehicles in accordance with company standards.
Perform basic maintenance, including replacing light bulbs, fuses, lenses, wiper blades, belts, hoses, and batteries; checking and changing fluids and filters; and lubricating components.
Assist Technician II or Technician III with preventive maintenance, safety maintenance inspections, and annual maintenance inspections at prescribed intervals of time and usage.
Assist with mechanical repairs, including brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmission clutches, and other repairs.
Maintain accurate records of vehicle maintenance work completed, including parts and supplies used, and complete work orders properly.
Diagnose and perform vehicle and equipment repairs under direct supervision.
Evaluate completed work before vehicle release and obtain approval where required.
Notify the supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken.
Move vehicles safely between job and work areas.
Assist with road calls and emergency services as necessary.
Adhere to company standards, policies, and procedures.
Clean vehicles as requested or required.

Desired Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair is preferred.
A Class B commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement is highly preferred and expected within 3 months of hire, subject to approved exceptions.
Automotive Service Excellence certification is preferred; participation in the Automotive Service Excellence testing program is required within 1 year, with one certification expected within 24 months of hire.
Automotive or diesel repair experience is preferred, or equivalent education and experience.

This position will perform 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 direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. All work is performed with a commitment to safety.In the state of Washington, this position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

$23.00/hr based on CBA

Major Responsibilities

Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers by performing limited repairs with minimal supervision on basic maintenance such as replacement of light bulbs, fuses, lenses, wiper blades, belts, hoses, batteries, check fluid levels, change fluids and filters and lubricate components
Assist Tech II or III with preventative maintenance (PM’s), safety maintenance inspections and annual maintenance inspections at prescribed intervals of time and usage
Assist in the performance of mechanical repairs including the repair of brakes, 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
Diagnoses and performs accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under direct supervision.
Evaluates completed work prior to release and seeks approval where required
Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken
Moves vehicles safely between job and work area
Assist with road calls and emergency services as necessary
Adhere to FirstGroup standards, policies and procedures
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 highly preferred to perform test drives or assist with road call response (expected within 3 months of hire, exceptions can be submitted for approval by Maintenance Leadership.
ASE Certification preferred. Must participate in ASE testing program within 1 year (expected to have 1 ASE within 24 months of hire)

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

Basic mechanical aptitude and 0-1 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
Basic problem-solving ability
Basic computer skills
Comfortable using hand tools
Good 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 basic mechanic hand tools with at least enough tools to perform job requirements

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.

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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