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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.

Start Your Technician Career with a Leader in Transportation
Looking to get your start in vehicle maintenance? At First Student, we’re hiring a Technician I to join our industry-leading maintenance team. This entry-level position is perfect for someone with basic mechanical aptitude who’s ready to learn, grow, and keep our fleet of school buses and vans safe and on the road.

Whether you’ve completed tech school, worked on vehicles at home, or are simply eager to build hands-on experience, we’ll support your growth with training and development—plus potential for advancement into more senior technician roles.

$21.50/hr

Perform routine inspections and basic vehicle maintenance (replace lights, wipers, batteries, fluids, filters, belts, etc.)

Assist Tech II/III team members with preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and minor to moderate repairs

Help with basic brake, suspension, and drivetrain repairs under supervision

Move vehicles safely within the yard and between service areas

Maintain accurate records of work performed, supplies used, and parts ordered

Keep shop equipment and vehicles clean and organized

Respond to road calls and assist with emergency repairs as needed

Follow all FirstGroup policies, procedures, and safety standards

High school diploma or GED preferred

Vocational or technical training in vehicle repair (preferred)

0–1 years of diesel or automotive repair experience or equivalent education

Valid driver’s license

CDL Class B with passenger endorsement preferred (must obtain within 3 months unless approved otherwise)

At least 1 ASE Certification within 24 months required (First Student supports ASE testing)

Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills

Comfortable using hand tools

Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic work orders

Strong communication and a team-first mindset

Reliable attendance and commitment to vehicle safety

Must provide your own basic hand tools

Able to lift at least 50 lbs

Work in crouched or prone positions under vehicles using a mechanic’s creeper

Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in all weather

Exposure to dust, grease, and shop conditions

Why Start Your Career with First Student?

Supportive training and mentoring environment

Career growth and ASE certification assistance

Nationwide opportunities for advancement

Positive, team-oriented culture

Make an impact by helping keep students safe every day

Apply today and start your technician journey with a company that puts safety and career growth first!

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.