Diesel Technician

Diesel Technician – New Britain, CT

First Student | Serving New Britain Public Schools
Pay: $30.08–$31.28 per hour , based on experience and qualifications — not flat rate
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1:00–9:30 p.m.
Employment: Full-time, year-round

Build Your Career While Keeping Your Community Moving
Put your mechanical experience to work in a shop that offers steady hours, paid training, and opportunities to grow.

First Student is hiring a Diesel Technician in New Britain, CT , supporting the buses that transport New Britain Public Schools students. You’ll join a team focused on safe repairs, dependable service, and keeping the fleet ready for the road.

Whether your experience comes from an automotive shop, diesel maintenance, or technical school, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Join First Student?

- $30.08–$31.28 per hour , based on experience and qualifications

- Hourly pay, not flat rate

- Additional pay for qualifying ASE School Bus Series certifications passed and maintained, up to $2.00 per hour more

- Monday–Friday afternoon/evening shift with consistent, full-time, year-round work

- Company-paid ASE testing and study materials

- Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits

- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

- Paid holidays and vacation time

- Access to earned wages before payday through Chime® MyPay at Work™ *

- Salt® Rewards Program for employee savings and rewards

- Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses

- Career advancement opportunities in maintenance, operations, and leadership throughout the United States and Canada

- PerkSpot discounts on cell phone plans, vehicles, and more

- Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and support for personal and work-related concerns
Benefits, allowances, incentives, and programs are subject to eligibility and applicable terms.

What You’ll Do

You’ll inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair school buses to keep them safe and ready for service.

- Perform preventive maintenance, safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.

- Diagnose vehicle concerns and complete maintenance and repairs.

- Inspect and repair brakes and brake systems.

- Perform engine tune-ups and repairs to suspension, drivetrains, transmissions, clutches, and related components.

- Complete work orders accurately and document repairs.

- Assist with mobile emergency repairs when needed.

- Follow company safety and maintenance procedures.

- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop.

What You’ll Bring

- At least one year of diesel or automotive maintenance and repair experience , or an equivalent combination of technical school education and experience

- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

- A valid driver’s license

- CDL Class B, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment , with company-paid training provided

- A mechanic’s tool set suitable for assigned duties

- Willingness to participate in the ASE certification program

- Strong computer skills

- Dependability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe work
Automotive experience counts. You do not need to come from a school bus shop to apply.

Take the Next Step
If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity where you can keep learning and see the value of your work in the community, join our New Britain maintenance team.

Bring your skills. Build on them with First Student. Apply today.

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.

First Student is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. First Student is committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

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 .