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First Student Inc. is Hiring Mechanics
Mount Vernon, NY | Bronx, NY | Brooklyn, NY

Our Mechanics Deserve the Best Benefits

Mechanic Benefits:

  • Up to $34.50 hourly
  • Mechanic wages based on location, experience, and qualifications (NOT flat-rate pay)
  • Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM full-time, day shift (occasional Saturday - Sunday)
  • ASE incentive pay for each relevant ASE obtained
  • Company paid mechanic training and exams
  • Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
  • Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!
  • Paid time off and paid Holidays
  • Mechanic benefits package including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)

Mechanic Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of experience working with diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
  • A valid driver's license and a willingness to obtain a CDL - don't worry, we will train you for this!
  • A mechanic's tool set

About First Student Inc.

At First Student, we are a family of over 60,000 employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations every day! Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, creating and implementing the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First Student Inc. is Hiring Mechanics
Mount Vernon, NY | Bronx, NY | Brooklyn, NY

Our Mechanics Deserve the Best Benefits

Mechanic Benefits:

  • Up to $34.50 hourly
  • Mechanic wages based on location, experience, and qualifications (NOT flat-rate pay)
  • Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM full-time, day shift (occasional Saturday - Sunday)
  • ASE incentive pay for each relevant ASE obtained
  • Company paid mechanic training and exams
  • Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
  • Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!
  • Paid time off and paid Holidays
  • Mechanic benefits package including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)

Mechanic Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of experience working with diesel, electric, or CNG vehicles
  • A valid driver's license and a willingness to obtain a CDL - don't worry, we will train you for this!
  • A mechanic's tool set

About First Student Inc.

At First Student, we are a family of over 60,000 employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations every day! Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, creating and implementing the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

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