• Diesel Mechanic

    First Student (Harvey, LA)


    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.

    Diesel Mechanic – First Student, Harvey, LA

    **Location:** 1037 Peters Rd, Harvey, LA 70058

     

    Hiring Immediately

     

    At First Student, your work keeps the students of our community safe on the road. If you want steady, year-round diesel work with strong pay and real opportunities to advance, this is a shop that invests in you.

    What We Offer

    + **Competitive pay: $29–$35/hour** based on experience

    + **Company-paid ASE testing and training materials**

    + **Bonus pay incentives** for each ASE School Bus Series test passed (up to $2/hour extra)

    + **Excellent benefits package** including medical and dental and **401(k) with company match**

    + **CDL Training Provided** – CDL B or higher required; if you don’t have one, **we train and certify you**

    + **Paid holidays** and two weeks of paid vacation

    + **Ongoing training** through our state-of-the-art online system

    + **Career advancement opportunities**

    + **Annual tool, boot, and prescription safety glasses allowances**

    + **Employee discounts** on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through the Perk Spot program

    What You’ll Do

    + Diagnose and repair diesel engines, brakes, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions

    + Complete inspections and work orders accurately

    + Support mobile emergency repairs as needed

    + Train toward ASE certifications (optional but encouraged)

    What You Bring

    + **2–3 years of diesel mechanic experience**

    + Valid driver’s license; willing to earn a CDL (training provided)

    + Your own basic tool set

    + A commitment to quality, safety-first work

    Preferred:

    + Diesel engine experience

    + ASE certifications

     

    Safety Notice

     

    This is a DOT-regulated position. DOT regulations do not permit the use of Schedule I substances, including marijuana.

     

    Why This Shop

     

    This is a stable, union-supported ATU Local 1560 facility with newer equipment, consistent workflow, and leadership that supports mechanics. If you want dependable hours, strong pay, and a role that directly protects the children in your community, this is the place to build a long-term career.

     

    _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_ _._