Mechanic

Employer
First Student
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Posted
Sep 17, 2024
Closes
Sep 19, 2024
Ref
2824760899
Discipline
Other
Position Type
Skilled Trade / Labor
Specialty
Electrification
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate, Other Corporate
First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

First Student is now hiring a gas-powered vehicle mechanic for our shop serving Brooklyn, NY!

Why join First as a gas-powered vehicle mechanic?
  • $21 - $24 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat-rate)
  • An additional $.25 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
  • Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
  • Monday-Friday full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work
  • Tremendous career advancement opportunities
  • Benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
  • Paid holidays & vacation
  • Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
  • State-of-the-art training programs
  • Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!

    About the Gasoline-powered vehicle Mechanic Position

    As a gas-powered vehicle Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair Ford E-350, Ford E-450, Ford Transit, and Ford 2024 EV. All with Braun wheelchair lifts and ensure vehicle readiness & safety. Other major job duties include:
    • Assist with preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual DOT maintenance inspections.
    • Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle and equipment repair including brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions.
    • Ensure work orders are completed accurately.
    • Assist with mobile emergency services.

      Mechanic Qualifications
      • Valid driver's license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed - We train!
      • At least 1 year of automotive or diesel maintenance & repair experience or technical school education
      • Possess a mechanic's tool set
      • Willingness to participate in ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses provided!
      • Subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

        Get your career on the road with First Student!

        Maggies Paratransit Corp is owned and operated by 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.

        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