Now Hiring: Diesel Technician

Supporting Bath (RSU1) School District

Shop Location: Woolwich, ME

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 5:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Pay: $29.00 – $33.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications – not flat rate)

If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day—because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic who ensures reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across our community.

While First Student is North America’s leading school transportation provider—serving more than 1,250 school districts and completing over 5.4 million student journeys every day—our focus here supporting Bath (RSU1) is local. You’ll join a close-knit team that values safety, teamwork, and making a positive impact in the community.

Why Join First as a Diesel Technician?

At First Student, we’re proud to offer:

• Competitive hourly pay: $29.00 – $33.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
• Bonus pay increase for each ASE School Bus Series certification earned and maintained (up to an additional $2.00 per hour)
• Monday–Friday schedule with consistent, year-round employment
• Company-paid ASE testing and study materials
• Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid $10,000 life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Career advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada
• Annual boot allowance
• Annual prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee discounts on vehicles, cell phone plans, travel, entertainment, and more through PerkSpot
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for personal and work-related needs

About the Diesel Technician Position

As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you’ll help maintain and repair our fleet of school buses to ensure they remain safe, reliable, and ready to transport students every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance (PMs), annual inspections, and safety inspections.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, brakes, suspensions, steering systems, drive trains, transmissions, clutches, electrical systems, and other vehicle components.
• Ensure all vehicles meet company, state, and federal safety standards.
• Complete work orders accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with mobile road calls and emergency repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Work collaboratively with fellow technicians and location leadership to maximize fleet availability.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of technical school education and hands-on experience.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL Class B, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire (company-paid training provided).
• Must possess a mechanic’s tool set to perform assigned duties.
• Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program (training, testing, and pay incentives provided).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Note: This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Drive Your Career Forward

If you’re looking for a career where your skills make a difference every day, we’d love to meet you. Join First Student and help keep our fleet running safely while enjoying competitive pay, excellent benefits, ongoing training, and real opportunities for career growth.

Apply today and help keep the students of Bath (RSU1) moving safely!

First Student is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. First Student maintains a drug-free workplace and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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.

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.