First Student · 8 hours ago
Technician III
Hicksville, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$36.07/hr - $36.07/hr
5+ years expFirst Student is a major transportation company with a commitment to safety and innovation. The Technician III position involves performing routine and non-routine maintenance, diagnostic and repair work on vehicles, while also mentoring junior technicians and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Transportation
Responsibilities
Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers by performing limited repairs with minimal supervision on both basic and complex maintenance such as replacement of light bulbs, fuses, lenses, wiper blades, belts, hoses, batteries, check fluid levels, change fluids and filters and lubricate components
Perform mechanical repairs under minimal supervision including the repair of brakes and brake inspections, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs
Maintain records of all maintenance work completed on vehicles including parts and supplies used. Ensure that work orders are completed properly and accurately. Maintain parts usage records and order repair parts from designated suppliers
Diagnoses and performs accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair under minimal supervision. May perform diagnostic tests utilizing a computer and manufacturer's software to determine mechanical defects
Lead preventative maintenance (PM's), safety maintenance inspections and annual maintenance inspections at prescribed intervals of time and usage
Remove, overhaul and reinstallation of mechanical components with minimal Tech in Charge supervision
Notify supervisor of potentially dangerous equipment and corrective action taken
Evaluates completed work prior to release and seeks approval where required
Leads road calls and emergency services as necessary
Adhere to FirstGroup standards, policies and procedures
Moves vehicles safely between job and work area
Repair and maintain all shop equipment
Other responsibilities as requested or required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair (preferred)
Class B CDL with passenger endorsement required (or expected within 3 months of hire)
State inspection license (if required)
ASE Certification preferred. Must participate in ASE testing program (expected to have 6 ASE within 6 months of hire)
Advanced mechanical aptitude and 5 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred) or equivalent education and experience
Adhere to standards set by state DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards
Valid driver's license
Advanced problem-solving ability
Advanced computer skills
Comfortable using hand tools
Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Maintain an organized shop and clean work environment
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
Possess adequate mechanic tool inventory to complete all assigned duties and maintained in a clean and safe manner
Ability to work under all weather conditions
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to work in a crouched position or on back, lying on mechanic's creeper, beneath motor vehicle equipment
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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