Technician II Job Listing at First Student in Mt Vernon, NY (Job ID JR8435 Technician II (Open))

Description

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.

About the Role
Are you ready to grow your career in vehicle maintenance? First Student is hiring a skilled Technician II to keep our fleet running safely and reliably. In this hands-on role, you'll perform a mix of routine and advanced mechanical work on school buses, vans, and other vehicles, while working under moderate supervision. You'll also support senior technicians and help guide junior team members.

If you have solid mechanical skills, take pride in safety and organization, and are looking for an opportunity to advance—this could be the role for you.

$25.00/hr

• Perform preventative maintenance, visual inspections, and minor repairs (bulbs, belts, fluids, filters, batteries, hoses, etc.)

• Complete more advanced mechanical repairs under moderate supervision—brakes, tune-ups, suspension, clutches, drive trains, and more

• Assist Technician III with PMs, safety checks, and major component replacements (engine, transmission, differential)

• Diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle and equipment issues with accuracy

• Respond to road calls and emergency repairs as needed

• Maintain accurate records of completed work, including parts usage and work orders

• Move vehicles safely around the yard and maintain a clean work environment

• Help maintain and repair shop equipment

• Clean vehicles as requested

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred

• 3+ years of diesel or automotive repair experience (or equivalent education/experience)

• Valid driver's license

• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement (or ability to obtain within 3 months)

• ASE Certification preferred; must participate in ASE testing and obtain 3 ASE certifications within 12 months

• Intermediate mechanical and diagnostic skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Organized, detail-oriented, and safety-focused

• Comfortable with hand tools and diagnostic software

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Must have personal tool inventory suitable for the role

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds

• Ability to work in all weather conditions and in shop environments with dust, grease, and noise

• Must be able to work in crouched or prone positions using a creeper under vehicles

Why Join First Student?

• Competitive pay and potential shift premiums

• ASE certification support and career growth opportunities

• Positive and safety-first work environment

• Nationwide footprint with room to advance

Keep our fleet moving—and our communities safe. Apply today and take the next step in your mechanic career!

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.