First Student is hiring immediately for a mechanic position at our shop serving Buffalo Public Schools and Erie County Special ED!
As a Technician at First Student, you will play an integral role in ensuring the safety of the children who count on us for a ride to and from school in those classic yellow buses.
Why join First as a Mechanic?
In addition to a health benefits package, 401k with company matching, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we are also proud to offer our technicians:
The hourly wage of $31.53 is set per union contract (NOT flat-rate)
$2,500 sign-on bonus
ASE incentive of $.25/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
$650 annual tool allowance
$200 annual boot allowance
Semi-annual prescription safety glasses allowance
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm full-time shift
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 First Student’s Mechanic Position
At First Student, our technicians perform maintenance to ensure our fleet of newer vehicles is safe for road travel. They also use their diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues needing repair work. As a technician at First Student, your day will include the tasks mentioned above and the following:
Performing maintenance on brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, & transmissions
Completing work orders
Assisting with mobile emergency services
Mechanics and technicians are 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.
You might be a fit for our Mechanic role if:
You want to work in a position that meaningfully impacts your community
You have 5 of experience working with automotive, diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
You have a valid driver’s license and a willingness to obtain a CDL within one year of hire (don’t worry, we will train you for this!)
You have a mechanic’s tool set
You want to grow, learn, and develop your skillset through ASE testing
For our Mechanic roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:
Do not have a college degree
Have military experience
Are returning to the workforce
Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) jobs
Get your career on the road with First Student!
Apply online: https://firststudent.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/firststudent/job/BUFFALO-NY-BAILEY-DR/Mechanic-IIIJR5777
conditons apply; offer ends 1/31/2025
