Diesel Mechanic - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Company: First Transit
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: January 7, 2022

Job Description:

Diesel Fleet Technician - Hiring Immediately!

Servicing Lawrence Transit & University of Kansas Campus Shuttle

Now Offering a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus!*

Have you considered being a Maintenance Technician with Lawrence Transit System and the University of Kansas? Now's your chance! Get PAID to do what you love!

Each day our Maintenance Technicians maintain the equipment utilized for the Lawrence Transit System and the University of Kansas KU on Wheels. - These services provide individuals safe transportation to doctors' appointments, work, grocery stores, and much, much more! As a Maintenance Technician, you will help ensure our vehicles are available to provide students and the public with the freedom and independence of reliable, safe transportation. If you want to be a part of a team that appreciates our employees and the skills they provide, come work for us! We're immediately hiring to offer the employment experience you desire.

When you work for First Transit, you are classified as an essential worker, and because safety is our top priority all employees are provided the necessary protective equipment to perform their job.

Safety is our top priority and all employees will be provided the necessary protective equipment to perform their job.

First things First: Who are we?

First America is the largest passenger transportation company in North America, we provide passenger transport and maintenance services to municipalities, school districts and the general public in the U.S. and Canada. Our 4.8 billion operation is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH and employs more than 96,000 employees at 1,200 locations in 38 states and 7 Canadian provinces.

About the Position -- - As -a Diesel Technician, you will perform vehicle maintenance and repairs to ensure vehicles are safe for our customers at Lawrence Transit & Kansas University. Other major job duties include:

Description

Diagnose and perform accurately all phases of vehicle and equipment repair including the repair of brakes, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drive trains, transmission clutches and other repairs.

Remove and replace engine, transmission and differential assemblies.

Assist with preventative maintenance (PMs), safety inspections and annual maintenance inspections.

Qualifications

Valid driver's license required.

3-5 years of automotive or diesel repair employment experience or combination of education & experience.

Must have appropriate mechanic's tool set.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

NEW $2, 5 00 Sign-on Bonus!!! *(conditions apply. Offer expires 1/31/22)

Starting wage $24.39 per hour (Depending on experience)

Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

Ongoing company training on state-of-the-art online system

Work with paperless shop technology on tablets!

Professional Advancement

Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 18-month Aspiring Manager Program prepares future leaders at First Student or First Transit.

Extensive Training

Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

Diversity & Inclusion

Because we're stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We're committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.

Community Service & Impact

Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First Student, First Transit and First Vehicle Services in your community, you'll have a positive impact on others.

Our Divisions

About First Student

Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services including full-service transportation and management, special-needs transportation, route optimization and scheduling, maintenance, and charter services for 1,100 school district contracts.

About First Transit

First Transit Inc. is a leading provider of public transportation contracting and management services. For over 60 years, we have supplied precision, efficiency, innovation, and all-around expertise to both public and private transportation systems. Today, we operate in 335 locations, carrying more than 350 million passengers annually throughout the United States in 39 states, Puerto Rico and Canada.

About First Vehicle Services

First Vehicle Services is a leading provider of diverse fleet management and maintenance services in North America. Since 1981, First Vehicle Services has been providing efficient and cost-effective vehicle management and maintenance services at governments, school districts, petrochemical companies, transit agencies, airports, universities, and private organizations throughout the United States.

Apply today and get your career on the road with First Transit!

First Transit (a division of FirstGroup America) is a leading provider of transportation services, moving more than 350 million passengers annually. First Transit employs more than 19,500 dedicated transit professionals at more than 300 locations in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.

FirstGroup is an equal opportunity employer. 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. FirstGroup is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles, California, FirstGroup will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

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