Experience

This position will perform routine maintenance and repair work on vehicles (buses, vans etc.) which adheres to FirstGroup standards. This may include but is not limited to tire maintenance, fulfilling service calls for repair, conducting visual inspections of vehicles and related work as assigned. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. All work is performed with a commitment to safety

First for a reason First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

Why join First as an Installation Technician?

• Hourly wage:  $23-$25 based on electrical, vehicle component, or mechanical experience
• An additional $.10 per hour for each ASE certification you possess or obtain
• $1,250 quarterly bonus (conditions apply)
• Company-paid ASE testing and training materials
• 40 hours per week with varying start times based on travel schedule; full-time shift schedule and consistent, year-round work.
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, & 401(k)
• Paid holidays & vacation
• State-of-the-art training programs

• Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!

   

About the Installation Technician Position

The Vehicle Component Installation Technician will part of a DriverHub Team. The team travels across the US to install hardware on school busses and vans supporting various business and monitoring processes including GPS Units, Child Checkmate Units, Cameras and DriverHub brackets. Anticipated travel schedule will be 3 out of 4 weeks per month (Monday-Friday).

• Review and ensure the proper project and materials are received and installed
• Maintain daily work schedule as outlined
• Communicate regularly with team lead on progress and any problems encountered
• Maintain and review all installation status documentation; document issues of concern regarding individual buses
• Remove and reinstall vehicle interiors (access panels, etc.) to ensure all mounting components are properly installed and vehicle interior is left in the original condition.
• Maintain expense reporting and follow company policy regarding use of travel credit card and receipt documentation

• Assist home shop location with light duty shop help and other tasks, as assigned

   

Installation Technician Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic electrical skills
• Ability to travel 75% of the time (three consecutive weeks, Monday through Friday) for the duration of the DriverHub project
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Knowledge and interest in vehicles and proper maintenance, repair, and installation practices
• Willing to learn and assist with auto/diesel vehicle maintenance tasks

• Graduate from technical school program preferred but not required

   

*Get your career on the road with First Student! * 

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.

• First for a reason

  Twice the size of ur next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete five 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.

• Why First

  Safety is our number 1 priority.

  Did you know students are 70 times safer riding the yellow school bus than riding in any another vehicle? The safety of our passengers, customers and colleagues is our number one priority and a way of life here. Never complacent, we've made huge strides to continuously monitor our safety performance and develop industry leading safety practices, procedures and management systems.

  We're also constantly innovating and launching new initiatives, such as our Injury Prevention program. Unprecedented in our industry, this program firmly embeds safety into our everyday culture.

  Our goal is zero incidents and zero injuries. First to Zero! Here, you'll learn how to assess risks, carry out safety procedures, prevent accidents and look after yourself and others. Most of all, you'll follow our golden rule -- if you cannot do it safely, don't do it! After all, safety starts with us and we're not satisfied until we're certain it's 100% safe.

  Benefits Looking out for your future.

  We are proud to offer competitive compensation, benefits and a promising future with the largest transportation provider in North America. We also actively encourage our employees to take care of their physical and mental health and have a range of initiatives in place across our divisions to support them.

  • Individual programs and benefits will differ based on role, location and business division.

  Diversity & Inclusion Because we're stronger together.

  We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and develop a diverse workforce by promoting teamwork and embracing cultural differences. We all play a role in advancing an inclusive environment where everyone is empowered to share their perspectives, listen and respect others. We will achieve this by our leadership fostering a people-focused environment and engaging with our employees, customers and communities. In doing so, we will sustain an inclusive culture that supports future growth and fulfills our social responsibility.

  Training & Development

  Our industry is fast moving and forever evolving, so we ensure that everyone has what they need, both now and in the future, to best serve our passengers, customers and their career. Each of our divisions provides training that will equip you with the tools, skills and knowledge to address:

  • Safety and security
  • Injury prevention
  • Specialized technology and equipment procedures
  • Job proficiency, growth and advancement