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.
Full-Time | $36-$38 per hour | Overtime Available
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Company: First Student
About First Student
First Student is North America's leading school transportation provider, completing more than five million student journeys every day-more than all U.S. airlines combined. With a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and community service, we partner with school districts to deliver dependable transportation solutions.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
Competitive pay: $36-$38 per hour based on experience (not flat rate)
Additional $0.25 per hour for each ASE certification
Steady Monday-Friday schedule, 5 AM-5 PM, with overtime opportunities
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Paid holidays and vacation time
Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
Career advancement opportunities within a national leader
Employee discounts on cell phone plans, auto purchases, and more
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and dependable Lead Diesel Mechanic to oversee and perform maintenance on a fleet of 24 school buses at our Lake Charles location. This position operates independently, managing all aspects of fleet maintenance and shop operations to ensure safe and efficient transportation for local students.
Responsibilities include:
Performing diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on diesel buses
Managing maintenance schedules and keeping accurate service records
Ordering parts and maintaining shop inventory
Ensuring compliance with DOT, state, and company safety standards
Overseeing all aspects of daily shop operations
Collaborating with location management to support operational goals
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of diesel or automotive repair experience (school bus or fleet preferred)
Valid driver's license required (CDL preferred or willingness to obtain; training provided)
Prior experience in a lead technician or supervisory role preferred
Must provide own basic mechanic's tool set
Willingness to participate in ASE certification program (company-paid)
Must meet all DOT safety and drug testing requirements
Join the Industry Leader
If you are a skilled Diesel Mechanic who takes pride in working independently, maintaining high standards, and keeping students safe, we encourage you to apply today. Take the next step in your career with the nation's most trusted school transportation provider.
Apply today to join the First Student team in Lake Charles.
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.