Shop Foreman / Tech In-Charge

Now Hiring: Shop Foreman – Lead Diesel Mechanic

Location: Serving CREC Schools

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Compensation: The hourly wage of $36.58 is set per union contract.

First Things First: Who We Are

Twice the size of our closest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation provider in North America. Every day, we move 5 million students—more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With unmatched safety performance, highly trained teams, and a national footprint supporting over 1,100 school districts, we are the industry benchmark.

Why Join First Student as a Shop Foreman / Lead Diesel Mechanic?

• The hourly wage of $36.58 is set per union contract

• Additional $0.25/hour for each ASE certification held or earned

• Company-paid ASE testing, training materials, and certification participation

• Monday–Friday, 11:00–19:00 schedule with year-round stability

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

• Paid holidays and paid vacation

• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

• Industry-leading training and OEM support

• Employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more through PerkSpot

• Clear advancement pathways into Maintenance Manager and higher technical leadership roles

What You’ll Do

As the Shop Foreman / Lead Fleet Technician, you’ll oversee maintenance operations for a mixed fleet of vehicles ranging from vans to large school buses. This role combines hands-on advanced mechanical work with leadership, shop oversight, and compliance responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising, supporting, and mentoring all technician levels

• Assigning and reviewing work orders, tracking completion, and ensuring productivity targets are met

• Performing advanced diagnostics and repairs on engines, emissions systems, electrical systems, HVAC, brakes, hydraulics, and transmissions

• Conducting quality control inspections and ensuring repairs meet DOT, OSHA, state, federal, and company safety standards

• Planning and scheduling preventive maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly)

• Communicating unit availability with dispatch, operations, and maintenance leadership

• Monitoring shop inventory and approving routine purchases

• Assisting with budget forecasting and repair trend analysis

• Participating in shop safety meetings, fleet walks, and compliance audits

• Leading performance reviews, corrective coaching, onboarding, and—when required—hiring or separation decisions

• Fueling oversight and occasional facility support

• Completing special projects and performing hands-on repairs as needed

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required

• Ability and willingness to obtain a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement (training available)

• Minimum 5 years diesel or automotive repair experience, OR relevant technical certification with experience

• At least one year in a lead, supervisory, or similar role

• Advanced mechanical aptitude with experience in complex diagnostics and repair

• Ability to read, interpret, and use computerized diagnostics and repair software

• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and customer service skills

• Mechanic tool set required

• Willingness to participate in ASE certification and advancement program

This is a safety-sensitive position under federal DOT regulations. Per federal law, Schedule I substances including marijuana are not permitted.

Ready to Lead?

If you’re looking for a stable, skilled trade leadership opportunity with long-term growth and a culture built around safety and teamwork, this is the role to move your career forward.

**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.**

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.