Technician III

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNow Hiring: Maintenance Technician III

At First Student, our Maintenance Technicians keep our buses and vans safe, reliable, and ready for the road. This position is designed for an experienced automotive or diesel technician who can independently diagnose and repair more complex mechanical issues while helping support and develop other technicians in the shop.

The Maintenance Technician III performs routine and advanced maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs with minimal supervision. This role may provide guidance to Technician I and Technician II employees and may serve as a Shift Foreman, with eligibility for a shift premium when applicable.

Pay Rate

$30.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic and complex vehicle maintenance and repairs with minimal supervision, including:

  • Light bulbs, fuses, lenses, and wiper blades

  • Belts, hoses, batteries, and fluid checks

  • Fluid and filter changes and component lubrication

• Perform mechanical repairs, including brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspension, drivetrain, transmission clutches, and related systems

• Diagnose and repair vehicle and equipment issues, including using computer-based and manufacturer diagnostic software

• Lead preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections

• Remove, overhaul, and reinstall mechanical components with minimal Tech in Charge supervision

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts usage, and supply records

• Order repair parts from designated suppliers

• Evaluate completed work before vehicle release and obtain approval when required

• Identify and report potentially unsafe equipment and document corrective actions

• Lead road calls and emergency services as needed

• Safely move vehicles between work and service areas

• Repair and maintain shop equipment

• Follow all First Student standards, policies, procedures, and safety requirements

• Mentor or provide informal guidance to Technician I and Technician II employees

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred

• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement required, or expected within 3 months of hire

• State inspection license, if required

• ASE Certification preferred

  • Participation in the ASE testing program required

  • Expected to obtain 6 ASE certifications within 6 months of hire

Experience & Skills

• Advanced mechanical aptitude

• 5 years of automotive or diesel repair experience preferred, or equivalent education and experience

• Knowledge of state DOT motor vehicle inspection and safety standards

• Valid driver's license

• Advanced diagnostic and problem-solving skills

• Advanced computer skills

• Comfortable using hand tools

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment

• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of the position

• Commitment to keeping vehicles maintained and safe for our customers

• Adequate personal mechanic tool inventory to perform assigned duties, maintained in a clean and safe condition

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Maintenance shop environment with dust, dirt, and grease

• Ability to work in all weather conditions

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

• Ability to work in crouched positions or on a mechanic's creeper beneath vehicles

Disclaimer

This job description reflects the essential functions of the position and does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as operational needs require.

Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason:

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.

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.

\nCompany Description

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.

Company DescriptionAbout us\r\nAn 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.\r\n\r\nIndustry leader\r\nWe safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America.\r\nTogether our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year — the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon.\r\nWe operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.\r\n\r\nInnovation\r\nWe 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.\r\nPassionate 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.\r\n\r\nAwards & recognition\r\nWe won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row.\r\nDedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America.\r\n\r\nTeamwork and trust\r\nIt 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.\r\n\r\nWe’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.\r\n\r\nOur culture\r\nWe 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.\r\n\r\nSafety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives.\r\nLearning – 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.\r\nMaking 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.\r\nCareers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice.\r\nBy 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.