Technician Trainee

Job Description : First for a reason

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.

Job Description 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.

Major Responsibilities

• Has a strong dedication to the apprenticeship program and desire to learn company procedures
• Meet quarterly 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 company 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; 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 month 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
• 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.

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