Technician III Job Listing at First Student in Greensboro, NC (Job ID JR8166 Technician III (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.

Now Hiring: Diesel Technician III – First Shift | $28–$31/hr | Guilford County Schools | Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

First Student is actively hiring a highly skilled Diesel Technician III for our shop serving Guilford County Schools. If you're an experienced, career-driven technician ready to lead in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

As a Technician III, you'll take a lead role in ensuring the performance and safety of our fleet of iconic yellow school buses. Your expertise directly protects the students and families who rely on us every day.

• Competitive Pay: $28–$31 per hour based on experience and qualifications (hourly, NOT flat-rate)

• ASE Incentives: Earn $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE certification (we pay for study materials and exams)

• Full-Time, Day Shift: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday–Friday (40 hours/week)

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, 401k with company match, paid vacation, and holidays

• Annual Tool & Safety Gear Allowance: Boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

• State-of-the-Art Training: Ongoing paid training and advancement opportunities

• Exclusive Perks: Discounts on phones, vehicles, and more via PerkSpot

• Leading inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on diesel engines and vehicle systems (brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions)

• Executing scheduled maintenance and creating detailed work orders

• Supporting mobile emergency services as needed

• Serving as a technical resource for junior technicians

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in diesel, automotive, electric, or CNG vehicle repair

• Valid driver's license (CDL Class B with passenger and school bus endorsement required within 6 months—training provided)

• Must obtain ASE Brake Certification within 6 months of hire

• Complete mechanic's tool set

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

• Willingness to grow through ASE certification and training

DOT Drug Testing Required: This is a safety-sensitive position subject to federal DOT regulations, including restrictions on Schedule I drug use (e.g., marijuana).

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.