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.
Location: Serving Freeport, Hempstead, BOCES, and Island Park
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hourly Wage: The hourly wage of $21.21 is set per union contract.
Our Semi-Skilled Lot Attendants support the day-to-day readiness of our fleet by performing essential hands-on maintenance tasks that keep our buses operating safely and efficiently. This is a great role for someone who enjoys mechanical work, problem-solving, and contributing directly to a safe transportation operation for the communities we serve.
Perform general servicing tasks, including cleaning filters and replacing bulbs
Lubricate equipment and assist with basic mechanical functions
Remove wheels and tires as needed
Perform fluid changes on buses
Assist with various maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisors
Repair floors, seat backs, coverings, and minor interior components
Replace mirrors and selected exterior panels
Add or remove decals for fleet appearance and compliance
High School Diploma or equivalent
At least 18 years of age
Basic hand tools (with the expectation of growing your tool set as training progresses)
Willingness to learn and develop mechanical skills
Ability to lift up to 65 pounds and work in a maintenance shop environment
We offer stability, growth opportunities, and a positive work environment. Eligible employees enjoy:
Health benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid vacations and paid holidays
Tremendous advancement potential
Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
State-of-the-art training programs
Exclusive discounts through PerkSpot
At First Student, our commitment to safety, dependability, and customer care creates an environment where you can thrive. With more than 120,000 employees across North America, we offer stability, growth, and exceptional training.
Apply today to join our team!
We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, 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.
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.