Diesel Fleet Mechanic

Take the lead in a senior-level diesel technician role where your experience is trusted, and your skills are put to work on complex diagnostics and repairs. As a Fleet Technician, you’ll handle advanced mechanical issues independently, support shop operations, and help guide junior technicians—all while keeping a critical fleet safe and road-ready.

Pay & Perks

• $36.07/hr (per union agreement)
• $5,000 sign-on bonus (paid at $1667 intervals after 60, 120, and 240 days)
• $3,000 referral bonus (paid after 30 days of satisfactory performance)
• $300 annual tool allowance
• $125 annual boot allowance
• Overtime opportunities available
• Stable, year-round work supporting essential transportation

Schedule

• First shift: 5:00 am to 1:30 pm
• Second shift: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical issues on buses, vans, and fleet vehicles
• Perform advanced repairs including brakes, engines, drivetrains, suspensions, and transmissions
• Lead preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual inspections
• Remove, overhaul, and reinstall major components (engine, transmission, differential)
• Use diagnostic software and manufacturer systems to troubleshoot faults
• Support and mentor Technician I and II team members
• Lead road calls and emergency repairs as needed
• Maintain accurate work orders, parts usage, and maintenance records
• Identify safety concerns and ensure all work meets company and DOT standards
• Safely move vehicles and maintain shop equipment

What We’re Looking For

• Diesel repair experience
• Strong diagnostic ability—able to troubleshoot and fix issues independently
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to mentor junior techs and contribute to shop leadership
• Valid driver’s license (CDL with passenger endorsement required or ability to obtain within 3 months)
• Ability to meet DOT and state inspection standards
• Own and maintain a complete set of tools
• Reliable, consistent attendance

Work Environment

• Shop environment with exposure to dust, dirt, grease, and outdoor conditions
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs
• Work in physically demanding positions (including under vehicles on a creeper)

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.