Firststudent

Firststudent

Diesel Technician

YONKERS, NY · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Customer SupportLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician I for our shop serving Yonkers Public Schools, Mount Vernon City School District, City School District of New Rochelle, and New York City Public Schools in Yonkers, New York!
  • While First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider-serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily-our focus here in the greater Yonkers area is local.
  • Pay Details: Pay is established by the TWU Local 100 union contract.

Responsibilities

  • Take the wheel and drive your career forward with 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.

Nice to have

  • Union representation through TWU Local 100.
  • Ensure vehicles are properly maintained and safe for our passengers.
  • Check fluid levels and change fluids, filters, and lubricants.
  • Assist with repairs involving brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmission clutches, and other vehicle systems.
  • Conduct visual inspections and identify potential maintenance or safety concerns.
  • Complete work orders accurately, including documenting parts and supplies used.
  • Evaluate completed work and obtain approval before vehicles are released.
  • Notify supervisors of potentially unsafe equipment and any corrective action taken.

Compensation

  • $700 annual tool allowance.
  • $200 annual boot allowance.

Benefits

  • $200 safety bonus.
  • Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
  • Make an impact in your community while enjoying consistent hours, strong union benefits, competitive pay, and unmatched career support.
  • 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.

Company info

  • 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 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.

Equal opportunity

  • First Student is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

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