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About the Role
As a Lead Diesel Mechanic, you will ensure every vehicle runs safely, efficiently, and reliably, keeping our communities moving with confidence. You will help deliver excellence by leading the comprehensive preventive maintenance program, providing ongoing technician development, and streamlining operational practices.
Responsibilities
- Oversee complex vehicle diagnostics and repairs; perform road tests when needed.
- Maintain advanced knowledge of engines, emissions, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and HVAC systems for preventive and repair maintenance.
- Supervise shop technicians, conduct daily huddles, training, performance evaluations, and assist with hiring decisions.
- Manage inventory control, approve expenses within scope, schedule fleet maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Conduct inspections, monitor performance, and maintain adherence to federal/state standards.
- Work closely with management on maintenance status, budgets, and special projects.
- Participate in ASE certification program.
- Perform hands-on work activities as needed.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance & repair experience or technical school education.
- Previous experience in a lead technician, supervisor, or other management role is preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed – Paid company training provided.
- Strong computer skills.
- Possess a mechanic’s tool set.
- This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee.
- DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
Skills
- Diesel maintenance and repair
- Automotive maintenance and repair
- Engine diagnostics and repair
- Emissions systems
- Transmission systems
- Brake systems
- Hydraulics systems
- Electrical systems
- HVAC systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Computer skills
- Inventory control
- Safety regulations compliance
Location
- Delevan/Java, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Day shift
Experience Level
- 5+ years of diesel or automotive maintenance & repair experience
- Lead technician experience preferred
- Supervisor experience preferred
- Management role experience preferred
Education Level
- Technical school education
Salary/Compensations
- $32.00 per hour
- $7,000 sign-on bonus
- $.25 increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more)
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Annual allowances for boots
- Annual allowances for prescription safety glasses
- State-of-the-art training programs
- Discounts on cell phone plans
- Discounts on cars
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About the Company
- First Student is 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.