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.
Hourly Rate: $17.00 (per union contract)
Schedule: Full-time; provided at hire
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Paid Time Off: Holidays and vacation
Perks: Employee discounts on cell phone plans, cars, travel, and more through Perk Spot
Career Growth: Tremendous advancement opportunities with First Student
As a Paratransit Quality Control Employee, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and cleanliness of our fleet and facility. This position ensures that buses are fueled, inspected, and ready for service every day, directly supporting our mission to provide safe, dependable transportation for the community.
Fuel & Fluids: Fuel all buses and service vehicles, check fluid levels (oil, antifreeze, transmission, power steering, washer fluid, etc.), and top off as needed
Vehicle Quality: Inspect buses for damage during fueling, check tire pressure and wear, and report issues to the shop
Cleanliness: Clean and detail bus interiors and exteriors; maintain facility grounds
Fleet Management Support: Reposition buses in the lot to support dispatch, and assist with light maintenance tasks (seat repairs, lamp replacements, mirror adjustments, jump starts, and radio installations)
Parts & Records: Deliver parts and buses as needed; keep accurate fuel, delivery, and inventory reports
Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols, including PPE requirements, and support preventive maintenance efforts
Valid driver's license with at least 3 years of driving history (not including learner's or provisional licenses)
At least 21 years of age
Experience with vehicle fueling, cleaning, or detailing a plus
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Must pass a DOT physical and drug test (Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, are prohibited by federal law)
At First Student, your role is about more than keeping vehicles fueled and clean - it's about quality control and making sure every bus leaves the yard safe and ready for passengers. You'll enjoy stable union pay, strong benefits, and the chance to grow in North America's largest school transportation company.
Apply today to begin your career as a Paratransit Quality Control Employee and help keep our community moving safely!
GVCII is owned and operated by First Student
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.