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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.
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.
$27.90 - $30.50 per hour, based on experience (not flat-rate)
Additional $0.25/hour for each ASE certification - we pay for training and exam fees
Paid training, paid certifications, and clear growth paths
Two weeks PTO plus paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
Full-time Monday-Friday schedule, with overtime available
Year-round stable work - no seasonal layoffs
Annual boot and prescription safety glass allowances
Employee discounts on vehicles, cell phones, and more
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)
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
This is a DOT-regulated position. DOT regulations do not permit the use of Schedule I substances, including marijuana.
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.