Automotive Diesel Mechanic

　　Location3610 West 29th Street South Wichita, Kansas 67217 USPhone NumberCategoriesMechanics/TechniciansReq IDJR1021 Automotive Diesel Mechanic (Open)

　　First for a reasonFirst 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 things   First: Who are we?  

　　Twice the size of our next largest competitor,   First Student   is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts.

　　Why join First as a Diesel Mechanic?

　　$21 - $25 per hour based on experience and qualifications (NOT flat rate)

　　$4,000 Sign on Bonus (Conditions Apply. Offer expires 12/31/23)

　　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 Diesel Mechanic Position

　　As a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure vehicle readiness & safety, while providing guidance to lower-level technicians. Other major job duties include:

　　Perform preventative 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.

　　Diesel Technician Qualifications

　　Valid driver’s license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed – We train!

　　At least 3 years 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 and physical. 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!

　　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 .