Tech in Charge / Diesel Shop Foreman

Job Description

Job DescriptionLead Diesel Technician - Fitchburg, MA

First Student is now hiring a Lead Diesel Technician for our shop serving the Fitchburg, MA district.

Location: Fitchburg, MA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time day shift
Hourly Wage: $40.69 per hour wage

As a Lead Diesel Technician, you will help ensure every vehicle operates safely, efficiently, and reliably-keeping students and communities moving with confidence.

Why join First Student as a Lead Diesel Technician?

• $40.69 per hour wage.
• Monday-Friday day shift with consistent, year-round work
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
• Tool and boot allowance
• Career advancement opportunities into maintenance, operations, management, and leadership roles across more than 540 locations in the United States and Canada
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Prescription safety-glasses allowance
• State-of-the-art training programs
• Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the PerkSpot program
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and support for personal and work-related concerns

About the Lead Diesel Technician Position

As a Lead Diesel Technician at First Student, you will support the shop's preventive-maintenance program, help develop technicians, and promote safe, efficient maintenance practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee complex vehicle diagnostics and repairs
• Perform road tests when needed
• Maintain advanced knowledge of engines, emissions systems, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, and HVAC systems
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Supervise shop technicians and conduct daily huddles, training, and performance evaluations
• Assist with hiring decisions
• Manage inventory control and approve expenses within the scope of the position
• Schedule fleet maintenance and help ensure work is completed on time
• Conduct inspections and monitor shop and technician performance
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, company, and safety requirements
• Communicate with management regarding fleet status, budgets, and special projects
• Participate in the ASE certification program
• Perform hands-on maintenance and repair work as needed

Lead Diesel Technician Qualifications

• At least five years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or relevant technical-school education
• Previous experience as a lead technician, supervisor, or maintenance manager is preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Willingness to obtain a CDL while employed; company-paid training is provided
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to provide a mechanic's tool set
• ASE certifications preferred

This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive role. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Take the wheel and move your career forward with First Student. Join a team where your leadership and technical expertise will directly support safe, reliable transportation for the Fitchburg community.

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-poste….

\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 Description

About 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.