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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.

Now Hiring: Diesel Mechanic – First Student | Anniston City Schools, AL

**Location:** First Student – Anniston City, AL

**Schedule:** Full-Time | Monday–Friday

**Starting Pay:** $25.00/hour (based on experience and qualifications)

First Student is now hiring an experienced **Diesel Mechanic** to join our dedicated team in **Anniston City, Alabama** , servicing and maintaining our fleet of **school buses** for the local school district.

**Important:** This is a **Diesel Mechanic** position. Applicants must have previous diesel mechanic experience and be **21 years of age or older** due to CDL requirements.

Why Join First Student in Anniston?

+ Competitive starting wage of **$25.00/hour** (not flat-rate), based on experience and qualifications

+ **ASE incentive** of $0.25/hour for each relevant ASE certification (we cover training materials and exam costs)

+ **Consistent Monday–Friday schedule** – no weekend shifts

+ Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401k with company match

+ Paid holidays and paid time off

+ Annual allowances for work boots and prescription safety glasses

+ Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities

+ Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through our Perk Spot program

What You’ll Do

+ Maintain and repair **diesel-powered school buses** to ensure student safety

+ Diagnose and service brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, transmissions, and electrical systems

+ Complete detailed and timely work orders

+ Provide occasional mobile emergency repairs

+ Ensure all work complies with DOT and safety standards

Qualifications

+ **Must be 21 years of age or older** (due to CDL requirements)

+ **Minimum of 2 years of hands-on diesel mechanic experience** required

+ Valid driver’s license with a willingness to obtain a CDL (we provide CDL training)

+ Must have a personal set of mechanic’s tools

+ Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork

+ Interest in continuing professional development through ASE certifications

Who Should Apply?

We welcome candidates who:

+ Have military or technical trade experience

+ Are re-entering the workforce

+ Are seeking hourly employment (not flat-rate)

+ Do not have a college degree but have strong mechanical experience

Apply today to become a Diesel Mechanic with First Student in Anniston City and help keep our community’s students safe on the road.

_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_ _._