Diesel Technician

Diesel Technician – New Haven, CT

First Student | Supporting New Haven Public Schools

Pay:$38.13 per hour, set by the union contract — not flat rateSchedule: Monday–Friday | 1:00–9:30 p.m.Employment: Full-time, year-round

Put Your Experience to Work. Build a Career That Lasts.

You know the value of a safe repair and a vehicle that’s ready when it’s needed. Bring that experience to First Student’s New Haven maintenance team.

We’re hiring a Diesel Technician to maintain the school buses that New Haven students, families, and drivers depend on. You’ll have steady hourly pay, a consistent weekday schedule, and company-paid training to help you keep developing your skills.

Applicants must have at least three years of hands-on maintenance and repair experience with school buses, heavy trucks, or transit buses.

Why Join First Student?

• $38.13 per hour, set by the union contract
• Hourly pay, not flat rate
• Additional hourly pay available through the ASE certification incentive program
• Consistent Monday–Friday afternoon/evening schedule
• Stable, full-time, year-round employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Company-paid ASE testing and study materials
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
• Annual boot allowance
• Annual prescription safety glasses allowance
• Access to earned wages before payday through Chime® MyPay at Work™*
• Salt® Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support
• PerkSpot discounts on vehicles, cell phone plans, travel, entertainment, and more

Benefits, allowances, incentives, and programs are subject to eligibility and applicable terms.

Keep Learning. Keep Moving Forward.

Build on your technical experience through paid certification support and ongoing development. As you grow, explore opportunities in lead technician, shop foreman, maintenance management, regional maintenance leadership, and operations roles throughout First Student.

What You’ll Do

You’ll inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair school buses to keep the fleet safe, reliable, and ready for service.

• Diagnose vehicle concerns and complete maintenance and repairs.
• Inspect and repair brakes, suspension, drivetrains, steering components, and transmissions.
• Perform engine diagnostics, tune-ups, and repairs.
• Complete preventive maintenance services, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.
• Accurately document repairs and complete work orders.
• Assist with mobile emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work with fellow technicians and operations staff to maintain fleet availability.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

What You’ll Bring

• At least three years of hands-on maintenance and repair experience with school buses, heavy trucks, or transit buses — required
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• A valid driver’s license
• CDL Class B, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment, with company-paid training provided
• A professional mechanic’s tool set
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program
• Strong computer and maintenance-documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• A commitment to safe, accurate, and dependable repairs

Additional Requirements

This position is safety-sensitive and subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a long-term maintenance career with steady pay, training support, and opportunities to advance, we’d like to hear from you.

Join First Student and help keep New Haven Public Schools moving safely.

First Student is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. First Student is 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.