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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 include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Location: First Student - Guilford County, NC
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Pay: $28-$31 per hour (based on experience and qualifications; not flat-rate)

First Student is hiring immediately for a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our team servicing the Guilford County School District. In this role, you'll help maintain and repair our fleet of school buses-ensuring safe, reliable transportation for students in your community.

We offer a comprehensive and supportive work environment designed to help our technicians grow their careers while maintaining work-life balance.

• Competitive hourly pay: $28-$31/hour (based on experience and certifications)

• Additional $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE certification (we pay for the training and exams)

• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule, no nights or weekends

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

• Access to state-of-the-art training programs

• Discounts on phones, vehicles, and more through our Perk Spot program

As a Diesel Mechanic with First Student, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel school buses

• Diagnosing and repairing brake systems, suspensions, drivetrains, transmissions, and other major components

• Performing routine service tasks: replacing lights, fuses, wiper blades, filters, belts, batteries, and fluids

• Completing and maintaining accurate work orders, maintenance records, and parts usage logs

• Performing emergency mobile repairs as needed

• Leading inspections, safety checks, and annual maintenance processes

• Using diagnostic tools, including manufacturer software, to identify and resolve issues

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized shop environment

• Supporting shop safety by identifying and reporting equipment issues

• At least 5 years of experience with diesel, automotive, electric, or CNG vehicles (or equivalent training/education)

• Valid driver's license

• Willingness to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire (training provided)

• ASE Brake Certification required within first 6 months (we cover costs)

• Adequate personal toolset

Preferred:

• ASE certifications (additional pay available per certification)

• Advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills

• Familiarity with DOT safety regulations

• Computer literacy for diagnostics and maintenance records

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Shop environment with exposure to dust, grease, and outdoor weather

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and work in physically demanding positions (crouching, under vehicles, etc.)

• Compliance with all DOT drug testing requirements (including restrictions on Schedule I substances such as marijuana)

We welcome candidates who:

• Are returning to the workforce

• Have military or trade school experience

• Are looking for stable hourly work (not flat-rate)

• Don't have a college degree but bring hands-on mechanical expertise

Apply today to take the next step in your mechanic career with First Student and help keep the students of Guilford County safe on the road.

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 https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

About us
An industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, we’ve provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. Continually investing in the services of the future, we’re proud to be part of FirstGroup America – the largest provider of safe, reliable and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.

Industry leader
We safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America.
Together our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year — the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon.
We operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.

Innovation
We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all of our buses are and how fast they’re travelling.
Passionate about safety, we’ve installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all of our school buses and use the Child Check-MateTM electronic reminder system to make sure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.

Awards & recognition
We won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row.
Dedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America.

Teamwork and trust
It takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to provide a safe, effective and efficient student transportation system. From our school bus drivers and location managers to routers, dispatchers and fleet technician mechanics, the work we do every day makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, local communities and school district partners.

We’re very proud of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring and diverse professionals. And they are the #1 reason we’re trusted by over 1,400 school districts - more than any other provider. Everybody here plays their part in creating a positive school bus experience.

Our culture
We live and breathe our vision and values. They are embedded in our culture and drive our commitment to our customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility and safety. And we recruit people who share these values and will work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.

Safety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives.
Learning – Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future.
Making a difference - By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives – including the millions of students who travel with us every school day.
Careers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice.
By consistently encouraging and supporting an open dialogue with our people and partners, we’re able to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers and passengers. At First Student, you’ll feel empowered to serve your community. So join the team and start to make a difference.