Technician Trainee

Technician Trainee

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.

First Student is hiring a Technician Trainee in Brodheadsville, PA serving the Pleasant Valley School District!

Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30am-3:00pm

Summary:

In an apprenticeship/training capacity, performs bus and subsystem maintenance and repair functions. Performs diagnosis, and repairs of bus systems, subsystems and assemblies requiring light, moderate, and advanced mechanical work. Apprentice techs are expected to meet quarterly milestones and will be evaluated on a quarterly basis to gauge progress and success of candidates. Apprentice program is to offer entry level students a pathway into a career in fleet maintenance. Approved candidates shall be CDL school bus trained to drive an AM & PM route and work in their respective assigned shops between runs and on non-school days for one calendar year. (Student only): While working in the shop, apprentices will receive PM (preventive maintenance) inspector training along with a host of additional technical training while working close with tenured technicians and the location maintenance manager. The objective is to train and mold students into techs who will then go on to take full time maintenance positions throughout the company. In the state of Washington, this position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

Major Responsibilities:

• Has a strong dedication to the apprenticeship program and desire to learn FGA procedures
• Meet quarterly FGA maintenance training milestones
• Drive a fixed bus route during school days, AM & PM route and/or perform service employee duties during times while not being trained in this program.
• Adhere to FirstGroup standards, policies and procedures
• Moves vehicles safely between job and work area
• Performs minor repairs
• Removes/disassembles components and sub-components.
• Assists mechanics with assembly and installation of components and sub-components.
• Cleans vehicles as necessary
• Other responsibilities as requested or required

Minimum Education or Certifications Required:

• High school diploma or GED (required); local vocational or technical skills program for vehicle repair (preferred)
• Ability to participate in ASE testing program within program (expected to have 1 ASE brake certification within 12 months of program)

Minimum Experience or Skills Required:

• Basic mechanical aptitude and 0-1 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred) or equivalent education and experience
• Valid driver's license (must also have or be able to get a CDL license within 1 month of starting program)
• Adhere to standards set by state DOT for motor vehicle inspections and safety standards
• Basic problem-solving ability
• Comfortable using hand tools
• Communicate effectively & precisely
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Maintain an organized shop and clean work environment
• Basic computer skills
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Employee will be governed by the Apprentice Offer Agreement

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Maintenance shop environment
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds

Disclaimer:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.