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First Student Diesel Technician in PLYMOUTH, Massachusetts
Diesel Technician – Whitman, MA (Serving South Shore School Districts)
First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician for our shop serving Whitman, Abington, Duxbury Academy, Norwell, Weymouth, Holbrook & Rockland in Whitman, MA!
Hours/Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Full-Time Day Shift)
If you take pride in keeping your community moving, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Our team keeps students safe and on time every day—because behind every bus is a skilled mechanic ensuring reliability, safety, and peace of mind for families across the South Shore.
While First Student is North America’s leading school transportation provider—serving more than 1,250 districts and 5.4 million student journeys daily—our Whitman location offers a close-knit, team-focused environment with strong union support and long-term career stability.
Why Join First as a Diesel Mechanic?
Pay Details: Dependent on experience and ASE certification progression
Hourly Rate: $38.00 – $42.00 per hour (NOT flat rate)
Front-loaded pay structure: Enter at the higher end of the range based on your current experience and qualifications
Continuation at top pay is contingent upon obtaining S1–S6 School Bus ASE Certifications within 12 months (company-paid)
Earn up to $2.00/hour additional through ASE certifications
Monday–Friday day shift with consistent, year-round work (no weekends required)
Union position – Teamsters Local 653
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and vacation time
Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
Career advancement opportunities across 540+ locations in the U.S. & Canada
Employee discounts through PerkSpot (vehicles, electronics, travel & more)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
About the Diesel Technician Position
As a Diesel Technician with First Student, you will help maintain and repair school buses to ensure safety and reliability.
Diesel Technician key responsibilities include:
Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for our passengers
Diagnose and perform all phases of vehicle maintenance including brake systems, engine tune-ups, suspensions, drivetrains, and transmissions
Perform preventive maintenance (PMs), safety inspections, and annual inspections
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
Complete work orders accurately and maintain documentation
Assist with mobile emergency repair services when needed
Diesel Technician Qualifications
At least 5+ years of diesel, automotive, or fleet maintenance experience (or equivalent technical training)
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Valid driver’s license required
CDL Class B (or ability to obtain within 60 days – company paid)
Must possess a mechanic’s tool set
Willingness to participate in ASE certification program (training, testing, and pay increases provided)
Strong computer and documentation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented shop environment
Additional Information
This position is safety-sensitive and subject to DOT drug testing.
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
Join a company that offers strong pay, union stability, and long-term growth—all while making a meaningful impact in your community.
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 .