Lead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman

Lead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman – Duxbury, VT

First Student | Serving Duxbury and Moretown, VT

Pay: Starting at $40.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications — not flat rateSign-On Bonus:$3,000Schedule: Monday–Friday | 5:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.Employment: Year-round

First Student is hiring a Lead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman to combine hands-on repair work with shop leadership. You’ll coordinate maintenance, support technician development, and help keep our buses safe, reliable, and ready to serve the community.

Why Join First Student?

• Starting pay of $40.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Hourly pay, not flat rate
• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Additional pay for ASE School Bus Series certifications passed and maintained, up to $2.00 more per hour
• Consistent, year-round work with a Monday–Friday day shift
• Company-paid ASE testing and study materials
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Access to earned wages before payday through Chime® MyPay at Work™*
• Salt® Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards
• Annual allowances for work boots and prescription safety glasses
• Ongoing technical and leadership training
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the United States and Canada
• PerkSpot discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support for personal and work-related concerns

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

What You’ll Do

You’ll work closely with location and maintenance leadership to prioritize repairs, coordinate shop workflow, and maintain fleet availability.

• Lead daily shop workflow, assign work, and conduct shop huddles.
• Diagnose and repair complex vehicle problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, hands-on repairs, and road tests when required.
• Apply advanced knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, emissions, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, suspension, and HVAC.
• Train, coach, and support technicians at different skill levels.
• Assist with technician performance evaluations and hiring decisions.
• Monitor repair quality, productivity, and technician performance.
• Schedule maintenance and coordinate vehicles entering and leaving the shop.
• Manage parts and inventory controls.
• Approve expenses within assigned authority and assist with maintenance budgets.
• Maintain accurate repair records and monitor preventive-maintenance and inspection schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state safety regulations.
• Communicate fleet status, repair needs, expenses, and operational concerns to management.
• Support special projects and maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop.
• Participate in First Student’s ASE certification program.

What You’ll Bring

• At least five years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Previous lead technician, shop foreman, supervisory, or maintenance-management experience preferred
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Experience coordinating workflow and developing other technicians
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, electrical systems, brakes, suspension, hydraulics, emissions, HVAC, and engine repair
• A valid driver’s license
• Willingness to obtain a CDL while employed, with company-paid training provided
• Strong computer and maintenance-documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, management, vendors, and operations staff
• Ability to prioritize work in a busy fleet environment
• A mechanic’s tool set
• ASE certifications preferred

Additional Requirements

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.

Apply Today

Bring your technical and leadership experience to First Student. Help keep the Duxbury and Moretown fleet running safely while building your career with competitive hourly pay, a consistent day shift, and ongoing development opportunities.

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.