Job Description
Job DescriptionLead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman - Duxbury, VT
Location: Duxbury, VT
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 5:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Pay: Starting at $36.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
First Student is now hiring a Lead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman for our shop serving Duxbury and Moretown, VT!
As a Lead Diesel Technician, you will ensure every vehicle runs safely, efficiently, and reliably-keeping our communities moving with confidence. This position combines hands-on technical work with shop leadership, technician development, workflow coordination, and fleet-maintenance oversight.
Why Join First as a Lead Diesel Mechanic?
- Starting pay of $36.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Hourly position-not flat rate
- Additional wage increases available for each ASE School Bus Series certification passed and maintained, up to $2.00 more per hour
- Monday-Friday schedule from 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Consistent, year-round work
- Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
- Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
- Career advancement opportunities into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles across more than 540 locations in the United States and Canada
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Annual allowances for work boots and prescription safety glasses
- State-of-the-art training programs
- Discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, electronics, and more through the PerkSpot program
- Employee Assistance Program with counseling and support services for personal and work-related concerns
About the Lead Diesel Technician Position
As a Lead Diesel Technician / Shop Foreman at First Student, you will help lead the location's preventive-maintenance and repair program while supporting technician development, shop productivity, fleet readiness, and regulatory compliance.
You will work closely with location and maintenance leadership to prioritize repairs, assign work, maintain vehicle availability, and ensure all maintenance is completed safely and accurately.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily shop workflow and assign maintenance and repair work to technicians
- Conduct daily shop huddles and communicate maintenance priorities
- Oversee complex vehicle diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs
- Perform road tests when required
- Maintain advanced working knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, emissions systems, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, suspension, and HVAC systems
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and hands-on repairs as needed
- Train, coach, and support technicians at varying skill levels
- Assist with technician performance evaluations and hiring decisions
- Monitor repair quality, productivity, and technician performance
- Schedule fleet maintenance and coordinate vehicles entering and leaving the shop
- Manage parts and inventory controls
- Approve expenses within assigned authority
- Maintain accurate repair and maintenance documentation
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state safety regulations
- Monitor preventive-maintenance schedules and inspection requirements
- Communicate fleet status, repair needs, expenses, and operational concerns to management
- Assist with maintenance budgets and special projects
- Support a clean, organized, and safe shop environment
- Participate in First Student's ASE certification program
Lead Diesel Technician Qualifications
- At least five years of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- Previous experience as a lead technician, shop foreman, supervisor, or maintenance manager is preferred
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability
- Experience directing workflow and supporting the development of other technicians
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance, electrical systems, brakes, suspension, hydraulics, emissions, HVAC, and engine repair
- Valid driver's license required
- Willingness to obtain a CDL while employed; company-paid training is provided
- Strong computer and maintenance-documentation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, management, vendors, and operations personnel
- Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced fleet environment
- Must possess a mechanic's tool set
- ASE certifications are preferred
This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student. Make an impact in your community while enjoying a consistent day-shift schedule, competitive hourly pay, career development, and the support of North America's leading student transportation provider.
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-poste….
\nCompany Description
About us
An industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, we’ve provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. Continually investing in the services of the future, we’re proud to be part of FirstGroup America – the largest provider of safe, reliable and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.
Industry leader
We safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America.
Together our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year — the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon.
We operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.
Innovation
We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all of our buses are and how fast they’re travelling.
Passionate about safety, we’ve installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all of our school buses and use the Child Check-MateTM electronic reminder system to make sure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.
Awards & recognition
We won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row.
Dedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America.
Teamwork and trust
It takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to provide a safe, effective and efficient student transportation system. From our school bus drivers and location managers to routers, dispatchers and fleet technician mechanics, the work we do every day makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, local communities and school district partners.
We’re very proud of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring and diverse professionals. And they are the #1 reason we’re trusted by over 1,400 school districts - more than any other provider. Everybody here plays their part in creating a positive school bus experience.
Our culture
We live and breathe our vision and values. They are embedded in our culture and drive our commitment to our customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility and safety. And we recruit people who share these values and will work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.
Safety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives.
Learning – Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future.
Making a difference - By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives – including the millions of students who travel with us every school day.
Careers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice.
By consistently encouraging and supporting an open dialogue with our people and partners, we’re able to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers and passengers. At First Student, you’ll feel empowered to serve your community. So join the team and start to make a difference.
Company Description
About us\r\nAn industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, we’ve provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. Continually investing in the services of the future, we’re proud to be part of FirstGroup America – the largest provider of safe, reliable and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.\r\n\r\nIndustry leader\r\nWe safely operate more than one third of all contracted school buses in North America.\r\nTogether our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year — the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon.\r\nWe operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.\r\n\r\nInnovation\r\nWe were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all of our buses are and how fast they’re travelling.\r\nPassionate about safety, we’ve installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all of our school buses and use the Child Check-MateTM electronic reminder system to make sure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.\r\n\r\nAwards & recognition\r\nWe won the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row.\r\nDedicated to safety, FirstGroup received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Green Cross for Safety Medal - the highest award for safety in North America.\r\n\r\nTeamwork and trust\r\nIt takes a diverse team of skilled professionals to provide a safe, effective and efficient student transportation system. From our school bus drivers and location managers to routers, dispatchers and fleet technician mechanics, the work we do every day makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, local communities and school district partners.\r\n\r\nWe’re very proud of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring and diverse professionals. And they are the #1 reason we’re trusted by over 1,400 school districts - more than any other provider. Everybody here plays their part in creating a positive school bus experience.\r\n\r\nOur culture\r\nWe live and breathe our vision and values. They are embedded in our culture and drive our commitment to our customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility and safety. And we recruit people who share these values and will work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.\r\n\r\nSafety – Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives.\r\nLearning – Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future.\r\nMaking a difference - By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives – including the millions of students who travel with us every school day.\r\nCareers for all – We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice.\r\nBy consistently encouraging and supporting an open dialogue with our people and partners, we’re able to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers and passengers. At First Student, you’ll feel empowered to serve your community. So join the team and start to make a difference.