Diesel Mechanic

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician for our shop serving Benton Harbor Area Schools! Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full-time day shift. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day—behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community. Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic? Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications. Hourly Rate: $24-$26 per hour (not flat rate). Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more). Monday-Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work. Company-paid ASE testing and training materials. Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing. Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match. Career advancement opportunities: advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada. Paid holidays and vacation time. Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses. Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): counseling and support services for personal and work‑related issues. About the Diesel Technician Position As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability. Key Responsibilities Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers. Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including brake repairs, inspections, engine tune‑ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches, and other repairs. Perform preventive maintenance (PM), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections. Complete work orders accurately. Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed. Qualifications At least 1-5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or equivalent technical school education and experience. Vehicle diagnostic and problem‑solving skills. Valid driver's license required. CDL Class B or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment – company paid training provided. Possession of a mechanic's tool set to complete all assigned duties. Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and bonuses provided). Strong computer skills. Position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety‑sensitive employee. Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying day shift schedules, great pay, and unmatched support. 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 includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. 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 other fair chance laws. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance poster is available at #J-18808-Ljbffr