Diesel Mechanic - New Haven Public Schools

　　Location140 Middletown Ave. New Haven, Connecticut 06513 USPhone NumberCategoriesMechanics/TechniciansReq IDJR1004 Diesel Mechanic - New Haven Public Schools (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 Student is now hiring a Diesel Mechanic for our shop serving New Haven Public Schools!

　　Why join First as a Diesel Mechanic?

　　$31.33 - $39.09 / 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 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work

　　This schedule includes a shift differential of .25 cents/hour - not included in the advertised wages.

　　Tremendous career advancement opportunities

　　Benefits include medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)

　　Paid holidays & vacation

　　Twelve company-paid holidays

　　Two floating holidays

　　Annual allowances of $300 for boots and prescription safety glasses

　　Up to $25,000 tool insurance benefit.

　　Annual tool allowance of $500

　　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. 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.

　　Diesel Technician Qualifications

　　A valid driver’s license is 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 the ASE certification program. Training, testing, and bonuses are provided!

　　Subject to DOT drug testing. 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 .