First Student · 4 hours ago
Paratransit Quality Control
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17/hr - $17/hr
3+ years expFirst Student is a leading transportation company committed to safety and innovation, employing over 60,000 staff. The Paratransit Quality Control Specialist role involves maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the vehicle fleet, providing hands-on experience in a maintenance environment, and opportunities for career advancement.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Fuel & Fluids: Fuel all paratransit vehicles and service trucks; check and top off fluid levels (oil, coolant, transmission, washer fluid, etc.)
Vehicle Quality: Inspect vehicles for damage during fueling, check tire pressure, and report issues to the shop
Cleanliness: Clean and detail vehicle interiors and exteriors to meet fleet standards
Fleet & Facility Support: Reposition vehicles in the yard to support dispatch operations; assist with minor maintenance tasks such as seat repairs, lamp replacements, or mirror adjustments
Parts & Records: Maintain accurate fuel logs, inventory records, and variance reports
Safety & Compliance: Follow all PPE, environmental, and safety protocols, including spill response procedures
Facility Care: Support yard organization, building upkeep, and seasonal outdoor maintenance
Qualification
Required
At least 21 years of age
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (minimum 3 years)
Reliable, safety-minded, and detail-oriented
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Able to bend, kneel, and stand for long periods
Flexible to work weekends, holidays, or extended hours as needed
Interested in learning and growing within the transportation or automotive industry
Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason
Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision: Employee contributes a percentage of the medical rate (union does not pay into medical)
1 week of vacation after 1 year of service
2 PTO days and 1 paid birthday each year
PTO and vacation increase with seniority
Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
After 1 year: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Day After Thanksgiving
$25,000 company-paid life insurance
Annual boot allowance
Union 401(k) plan
Annual union pay increases
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, travel, and more through Perk Spot
Company
First Student
First Student is a school bus operator, provides student transportation services. It is a sub-organization of FirstGroup.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-01-08Grant
2021-04-23Acquired
Leadership Team
Beth Wilson
Project Services Manager/EA to the CEO COO & CCO
Joseph Schwaderer
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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